Kids starting a fire, taking a vehicle set off warning from Mounties in B.C.
Police say a seven-year-old boy found a small blow torch in his home on Sept. 18, managed to connect it to a propane cylinder and started a fire inside his home.
Police in Mission, B.C. are warning parents about the resourcefulness of children, particularly after two incidents involving young boys last week. On September 18, a seven-year-old boy discovered a blow torch in his home, connected it to a propane cylinder, and managed to start a small fire. The local fire department responded and extinguished the blaze.
The following day, a four-year-old boy took the keys to his parents' Cadillac Escalade, climbed inside, started the vehicle, and drove it into two parked cars nearby. CCTV footage confirmed his actions. While no one was injured, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) released a statement urging parents to inspect their homes and consider ways to mitigate potential risks posed by curious children.
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