Don't Burn Your House Down

A Greensboro, NC family is looking for a new place to take up residence after a fire at their home. The fire caused around $80,000 in damage to the home, which has been condemned until the necessary repairs can be completed but fortunately no one was hurt in the incident. It is also worth mentioning the family patriarch was responsible for the blaze.

Hugh Williams apparently does not appreciate mother nature and all her minions. Williams' home was infested with yellow jackets impervious to normal bug spray that Williams used to rid the domicile of the insects. When that failed, Williams did the next logical thing, lighting a piece of paper on fire and sticking it in the hole where the yellow jackets were. Not-quite hilarity ensued as the flame traveled into the house and attic causing the damage.

Most of us can understand the dislike of insects encroaching on the sanctity of our homes. However, it the unfortunate event of an infestation, there are certainly more sensible ways of elimination other than making yourself homeless. Next time, call an exterminator and be done with it. You'll be paying someone else to take care of the problem leaving your more time for future brilliant brainstorming sessions.

Of course, if you have a desire to blow something up, a spacious backyard, lots of flammable materials, and a hoard of bees hanging around, see here.