FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (WABC) — A homeowner in Connecticut took his Christmas tree to the next level this holiday season, refusing to let the ceiling limit him… literally!

The house in Fairfield has gone viral for installing a Christmas tree that from the outside appears to be smashing through the roof.

But fear not – the homeowner won’t be paying thousands of dollars in home repairs for this holiday display. It’s simply an optical illusion.

Storyful video shows the captivating display.

There’s a truncated Christmas tree indoors, and the top of another that’s resting on the roof, creating the illusion of a single 20-foot tree bursting through the roof.

The interior designer who masterminded the display said the installation took two days.

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A person has died and three others were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Bridgeport Monday evening.

City officials said they responded to a reported structure fire on Connecticut Avenue just before 5 p.m.

Fire officials said three people were taken to the hospital for evaluation. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

Authorities said one person died in the fire, but their identity has not yet been released.

The Red Cross is relocating four children and four adults. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s Office is working with Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion investigators to determine the cause.

No additional information was immediately available.

A pedestrian has serious injuries after being struck while on Interstate 95 in Milford over the weekend.

Dispatchers received a call about a pedestrian hit on I-95 South around 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Fire officials said a car sideswiped the pedestrian’s car while he was attempting to put fuel in it.

The pedestrian suffered serious leg injuries in the collision and he was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment.

The collision is under investigation. Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to call State Police at (203) 696-2500.