Halloween seems to bring out the wannabe arsonists, in my neighbourhood. Right now, on a brief walk, I saw unattended candles right next to doormats and billowing curtains. I also passed a group of kids, attended by two adults. The adults were trying to take care of:

* nine children aged between eight and ten, each equipped with a torch
* a five-year-old
* a toddler
* a young, unruly, and fairly large dog

While I was watching, one of the kids set a patch of grass on fire.

I’ll admit to being overly cautious, at times. Especially where flames are involved. What about you, would these situations concern you?