A family have been left homeless in the run-up to the festive season after their Christmas tree caught fire. A family have been left homeless in the run-up to the festive season after their Christmas tree caught fire. The fire left their semi-detached house in Birchgrove, Swansea, in ruins, and robbed them of their clothes, sentimental items and presents just over three weeks before Christmas. She said their insurance company was due to visit their home on Thursday, but a fire officer had already told them the blaze began when their Christmas tree caught alight. Mrs Jackson said she now wants other families to check their own fairy lights for faults before decorating this Christmas.

Source: Irish Independent December 05, 2018 20:03 UTC