Xiguacán Burned Down

I certainly agree the lanterns should be outlawed but I think the palapa roofs over open flame stoves/ovens are pretty stupid also. Open fires of any kind should be outlawed and palaypa roofs banned or fireproofed.

¡Ubícate, güey! You cannot ban palapas in poverty-stricken Mexico where they have been used as roofing material for thousands of years. Before the cantoya lanterns we rarely ever had an accidental palapa fire here. Folks were instinctively careful, even at restaurants. Open fires should be outlawed? Man, I'm sure you mean well, but that is even more unrealistic than your other comment.