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In a spot of dry humor, El Reg has a story up on how the Government of Ridgefield, CT, attempted to remedy a damp baseball field in preparation for a high school game by lighting it on fire with gasoline.
In what could be understatement of the week, a Connecticut town has admitted that "a poor decision was made" when 24 gallons (109 litres) of petrol were poured on a baseball field and set on fire.
According to the town's Facebook page:
Town of Ridgefield, CT
on SaturdayThere as been an incident in town that we want [to] make citizens aware of. A RHS baseball game at Governor Park was delayed due to weather conditions on the field this morning. A poor decision was made (and being looked into by the RPD) to “dry the field quicker” and 24 gallons of gasoline was poured and set on fire. Thanks to the RFD, Peter Hill the Director of Public Works, DEEP, the RPD, and our Certified Spill Response Team for their incredible help. No one was injured and no one is in danger. The plan is to excavate the infield, place dirt in a safe container, and add fresh, clean soil to the field. We will update you as we know more.
Sadly for the players, it turns out that fire and grass did not work together as was apparently hoped and the game had to be held elsewhere. A later update on the town's page indicates
Town of Ridgefield, CT
on SaturdayAn update to the field fire situation. The field may be closed for the week due to the need for testing to be completed.
Comments on the page are everything you might expect and deserve your attention, for example one individual pointed out that he "would have added the use of a leaf blower to give the fire more oxygen."
Science!
(Score: 1, Offtopic) by realDonaldTrump on Tuesday April 09 2019, @08:35PM (3 children)
They're having big problems in Connecticut. Because they're getting their Gasoline in Liters. Not Gallons. It's called the Metric System. It's part of Socialism and it's destroyed many countries. Look at British Empire. Formerly known as Great Britain. It's not Great anymore. And, they don't call it Empire anymore. Because of Socialism. Because of Metric System. Look what happened at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland. Used to be known as the greatest golf course in the World. Terrific property. As you know, we only have the best. It's not the best anymore. They put in a horrible Wind Farm and we're fighting that one very hard. Because it's been ruining our business. Guys come for a nice round of golf, sorry, it's not so nice. You're out on the green, you're putting. And you're getting these weird growths. Your most precious body parts falling off and everything -- Cancer. If you have a windmill anywhere near your house, congratulations! Your house just went down 75% in value. And they say the noise causes Cancer. You tell me that one, O.K.? And of course, it’s like a graveyard for birds. If you love birds, you’d never want to walk under a windmill.
(Score: 0, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday April 09 2019, @08:49PM
Why do you hate America?
(Score: 3, Disagree) by captain normal on Tuesday April 09 2019, @08:53PM (1 child)
Naw, the problem is there are too many Trump supporters employed in Public Works there.
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts"- --Daniel Patrick Moynihan--
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday April 10 2019, @03:50AM
They're not proper employed, just acting employees.