What does the cryptic crossword clue "Joke about tree burning (6)" mean?

The definition is "burning". The wordplay uses charade, container. ONE (synonym of "Joke") + FIR (synonym of "tree") [container: "about"]; definition: "burning" The answer is ONFIRE.

Joke about tree burning (6)

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