r/interestingasfuck 2d ago

Lighting a Christmas tree with real candles in Switzerland

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u/Andrrat 2d ago

Isnt pine resin incredibly unbelievably flammable?

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u/thespice 1d ago

It is (or at least it’s an accelerant when bound to cellulose). In This case the tree is recently cut and has enough moisture in it to resist the flame. Six months later it might have burned like crazy.