My wife works there and this one does appear to be a random dude with issues.
Why this tree was so flammable is another question. Freshly cut trees, especially that size don't light easily (any fellow hunters here can attest to lighting green wood).
Also I would think they would coat the tree in some flame retardant since I think they already spray it for bugs and to keep the pine needles on the longer.
The irony here is that the Chinese people, not the CCP, actually love Christmas.
My wife works there and this one does appear to be a random dude with issues.
Why this tree was so flammable is another question. Freshly cut trees, especially that size don't light easily (any fellow hunters here can attest to lighting green wood).
Also I would think they would coat the tree in some flame retardant since I think they already spray it for bugs and to keep the pine needles on the longer.
Interesting though that someone tried to set the city tree in Oakland CA on fire on 12/6.
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2021/12/06/oakland-suspect-sought-after-christmas-tree-fire-at-jack-london-square/