Signs of Fire Misuse
A child or teenager may be misusing fire if you find:
Lighters, matches or fireworks in a child’s room, pocket or belongings.
Lighters, matches or other ignition devices turn up missing or are in a different location than where you left them.
You smell gasoline, kerosene or other accelerants on a child’s clothing or in an area where they have been playing.
There are unexplained scorch marks or melted areas of carpeting, flooring, toys, paper, furniture, etc.