A video showing a large Christmas tree engulfed in flames is being circulated on social media with claims that Israeli tourists deliberately set the tree on fire in China and fled the scene. These claims are false and unsupported by any credible or verified evidence.
The false narrative was first shared by the account @Jvnior, which presented the clip as “Breaking News” and alleged Israeli involvement. The claim was further amplified by other accounts, including @TheSaviour, @SilentlySirs, @newsibleasia, and @AlFarsi1201, helping it spread widely across social media platforms.
🚨🇨🇳🇮🇱BREAKING: Israeli tourists reportedly burned down a Christmas tree in China
— The Saviour (@TheSaviour) December 24, 2025
They fled the scene, and authorities are now searching for suspects. pic.twitter.com/ggBSnDXDLQ
Truth: Chengdu Christmas Tree Fire Was Accidental, Not Linked to Israeli Tourists
As the false claim gained traction on social media, it drew our attention. The D-Intent Data Team conducted a detailed frame-by-frame investigation and keyword research. Our investigation traced the viral visuals to Facebook accounts such as Bonnie Ng and 1949後的斑紅歲月, which shared the footage without any mention of Israeli tourists.
Further verification led us to multiple credible reports. According to international media coverage, including a report by Mirror, the incident occurred in December 2024 at an outdoor shopping centre in Chengdu, China. Authorities stated that the fire likely started after a discarded cigarette butt ignited flammable cotton decorations, while other reports suggested a possible electrical short circuit.
Additionally, the @royanewsenglish YouTube channel reported that a short circuit triggered the fire. None of these sources mention Israeli tourists or any deliberate act. Officials treated the incident as an accident and urged public caution.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) December 25, 2025
ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: A video showing a Christmas tree on fire is being circulated with false claims alleging that Israeli tourists deliberately set the tree ablaze in China. These claims are completely fabricated and unsupported by any verified sources. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/pYqbKPW9GO
Intent:
Propagandists are circulating old videos from China with self-invented claims to set their narrative against Israel.
Conclusion:
Claim: Israeli tourists intentionally burned down a Christmas tree in China.
Fact: The fire occurred accidentally in Chengdu in December 2024, likely due to a cigarette butt or electrical fault, with no link to Israeli tourists.
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