Whoosh! Christmas Tree Up in Flames, Armored Santa Ride, Road Rage Knife Fight: Md. Weird News

Weird Maryland news, Holiday 2013 edition:

North Beach Man Electrocuted While Hanging Christmas Lights

Jason Byrnes, 34, died Monday after a ladder he was using to hang Christmas lights came into contact with some wires, according to multiple news reports. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.

Teen Charged with Robbery, Shooting Boy in Eye with BB Gun

Police said a boy shot another boy in the eye with a BB gun after committing a robbery. Read more on Columbia Patch.

277 Christmas Trees Fill Lothian Home With Holiday Cheer

Lothian resident Renetta Zanco's home is nearly overflowing with holiday cheer, literally. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.

Watch This Christmas Tree Burn In 73 Seconds

The holiday season can take a devastating turn if Christmas trees and decorations are not properly maintained. Read more on Bowie Patch.

Santa Rides Through Town on Armored Vehicle

Was the flying sleigh in the shop? Were the reindeer on their rest-and-taper before their big flight on Christmas Eve? Whatever the reason, Santa rode through Montgomery County last week in an armored vehicle, ended at the Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health to distribute gifts to children staying at the hospital this holiday season. Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

Fan Makes Justin Tucker a Mix Tape, Asks to Marry Him

Ashley Frampton waited seven hours Tuesday to meet Tucker during an autograph session at the White Marsh Mall, but her dedication goes so much further. Read more on Perry Hall Patch.

Did Abused Cows Produce the Cheese on Your Frozen Pizza?

If you have a DiGiorno or a Jack's frozen pizza in your freezer, the cheese on top of that pie may have come from Wisconsin dairy cows that were whipped and abused. Read more on Glen Burnie Patch.

Crash Turns into Armed Fight in Hanover; Officer, Child Hurt

After a car crash, a man allegedly approached on driver with a knife. Three people were ultimately arrested in the melee. Read more on Odenton-Severn Patch.