Why Call a Locksmith When You've Got Matches?

In these tough times, every penny counts. There's no need to spend $100 to get a locksmith to open your door when you can get firemen to do it on the taxpayer's dime.

PITTSBURGH -- A woman has been charged with arson after Pittsburgh police said she set a house that she owns on fire after locking herself out.

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Police said they arrived at the scene and were told by fire officials that Lorean Simmons, 57, of Verona, told responding officers that she had started the fire.

Simmons indicated that she ignited the awning so the fire bureau would respond and open her door, but then called 911 after the fire started because she did not want the whole house to burn, police said.

[WTAE]