Fires [are being] started [by victims] to get attention and be rescued

[Used and Abused]

Not just for the *fun* of it.

[datasuspect]

1. they are rescuing fires?

where are they evacuating the fires to?

[ohio_liberal]

2. I kind of figured

I know some of them are natural gas fires, but it makes sense that people would set fires to see if they can get help that way.

[ck4829]

3. It does make sense

A controlled fire can be an excellent signal.

[niallmac]

4. on the other hand a conflagration...

[fishnfla]

5. no flooding here

plenty of fire

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