Bryan County News More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Pembroke Christmas tree burns after skirting overheats Pembroke’s Christmas tree was destroyed after burlap skirting underneath got overheated and caught fire Tuesday night. Pembroke Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Renee Hernandez said the DDA is setting up a Gofundme account to help pay for a new tree. Photo provided A Tuesday night fire may have damaged Pembroke’s Christmas tree, but it hasn’t destroyed the city’s Christmas spirit. Pembroke Downtown Development Association Executive Director Renee Hernandez said Wednesday the DDA is establishing an account on the fundraising website Gofundme.com to replace the tree, which was lit in a ceremony Saturday night and destroyed by the fire Tuesday.