A Christmas display at a shopping centre in Canberra's north has been cordoned off after a Christmas tree caught fire early this morning.Just before 5am, emergency services were alerted to a blazing tree as part of the display at Westfield Belconnen.The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. (ABC News: Monte Bovill)Christmas decorations, including elves, were damaged in the fire, but the large Christmas tree next to the display was untouched by the blaze.ACT Fire and Rescue crews said they cut down a tree in the display and extinguished the fire at the scene.Emergency services said the fire was not suspicious. (ABC News: Monte Bovill)There was no damage to the surrounding areas in the shopping centre. Authorities have not confirmed the cause of the fire, but did say it was not suspicious. The booking website to visit the Christmas display for photographs at the shopping centre has since been taken down.There was no damage to surrounding areas of the shopping centre. (ABC News: Monte Bovill)
Christmas display burns down in Canberra shopping centre
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