Mayor tries to extinguish use of flamethrowers

DETROIT -- A suburban Detroit official is trying to extinguish the use of personal flamethrowers, which are being sold online by two Midwest companies, in his city. The companies claim their devices can be used for recreation or to control weeds and insect hives, clear snow and ice, clear brush and start a bonfire. Warren, Michigan, Mayor Jim Fouts calls the proposed uses "pretty specious" and "silly" and wants to ban the storage, use and possession of flamethrowers in Warren...