Burning Down The House

Every little boy plays with fire at some point.
When I was young I managed to scorch an acre of woods
but paid a hefty price trying to put it out.
The ER staff made sure I suffered a little more than
was necessary, and I'm OK with that.
Parents, please teach your children about the difference
between a 'safe' fire and the kind that will destroy all
of your belongings and ruin your neighbor's lives, too.
Four families were left homeless by this one, and since
the street was closed the guy who sells me beer lost a lot
of income, too.