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Christmas Fire

2006 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

TOWN OF WINDSOR, Wis. -- One person was taken to the hospital after a fire in the town of Windsor.

According to the Dane County Sheriff's Department, the injured man was trying to burn up a Christmas tree in his fireplace.

When the fire got out of control, he reportedly tried to take the tree outside setting things on fire along the way.

The man suffered burns to his hands and face, WISC-TV reported.

Check Madison, WI newspaper, DeForest Times Tribune (weekly) This story is breand new, I heard about the fire from my in-laws, and after reading this news clip I had to sen it to you.

Submitted on 01/25/2006

Submitted by: Kristine Jaeke
Reference: channel3000.com 1-25-2006

Copyright © 2006 DarwinAwards.com

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James said:
Maybe Toss: Other
Thanks for the submission, Kristine. Unfortunately, the DeForest Times Tribune site is a "log-in" site, and we just can't subscribe to EVERY newspaper out there. The incident itself may have potential, however, so please feel free to resubmit this with a more detailed (and humorous) write-up! Thanks!


Jack said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
This is just stupid enough to keep as an honorable mention. Thanks, Kristine.


Jorge said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Stupid enough and cheap enough. I wonder how the balance sits between paying to have the tree properly disposed versus the cost of the fire and injuries!


Greg said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
While I too burn my old Christmas tree after the holidays, I have the sense to CHOP UP afforementioned tree with a hatchet before throwing it on the fire. I'd say this is amusing enough.


Tracy said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
Can you please supply a link to a site where we don't have to log in?


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