That's why artificial christmas trees are legitimately safer. If people insist on a real tree then keep it well watered until you throw it away, the dry trees catch fire easier and faster.

I purchased an artificial in no small part for the safety aspect. I do miss the smell though.

"Easier and faster" is an understatement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u5jCPHmevE

That comparison video was by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, from not long before Trump neutered them (http://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/375273-trump-is-decim...).

Holy crap, wow! The difference between dry and wet trees is incredibly stark.

Even if you expect it the difference is shocking.

Definitely. We used to do a yearly christmas tree bonfire (including jousting!) until the city put a stop to it. Good times.

Definitely gave me an appreciation for the hazard they pose, tho. Ridiculously flammable.