Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service releases video showing Christmas tree bursting into flames

In under a minute the whole room is on fire Credit: Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has re-released a video in the run up to Christmas.

It shows a Christmas tree bursting into flames due to faulty lights.

In just under a minute the whole room is on fire.

The service says even a well watered tree will easily burn after a couple of weeks and is urging people to make sure lights are checked and to keep naked flames, including candles, out of the way.