Burning Down the House
Friday, 10 December 2010 | by Pat's Picks

Police decided that there were too many explosive materials in a southern California home to move them safely. Their prudent backup plan? Set the house on fire, which is exactly what they did yesterday says the San Diego Union-Tribune. Those involved say the plan went off without a hitch and that it would likely be used as a model for how to deal with similar situations in the future.
And because I can’t resist: