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Leighton kids told no arson about this summer
Hard-hitting play aimed to put stop to fires started by youngsters.
SCHOOL children in Leighton hot a hot lesson about arson in a bid to cut down the number of fires deliberately started during the summer holidays.
Arson About, a a professional play, was staged in the town's middle schools and at others across the county through the sponsorship of Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service.
The dramatic production brought home to thousands of young people the dangers of playing with fire.
Chief Fire Officer Paul Fuller, who has previously applauded the success of Arson About, said: "This is tried and tested, cost-effective and engaging way to get across to young people how playing with fire can led to tragedy.
"Some 60% of fires in the UK are started deliberately.
"We do not believe here in Bedfordshire that young people are responsible for all arsons. But a significant number of bin fires, field fires and similar incidents are caused by young people who do not realise that they are putting their own and others' lives at risk by playing with fire.
"With the summer holidays upon us, we hope that the messages put across in Arson About will stay with those who have seen it - and that they will remember it in the weeks and months to come."
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Wednesday 08 February 2012
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