In Detroit, the night before Halloween is called Devils Night and it was used as an opportunity to start fires. The Detroit Fire Department dreaded that night because of all the fires started in empty houses and garages that could spread to other residences. Finally, the people of Detroit gathered together, the neighborhoods and churches, and took back the night, renaming it "Angels Night". They started street patrols, assisting the fire department. There has since been a huge decrease in fires!
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