How Does Thie Happen!?

What the?

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/hero-saves-human-torch-boy/2006/12/14/1165685784189.html

How does a 13 year old get a lighter to carry around with him? And why was there a can of fuel lying around where kids are playing? And AS IF the 13 year old didnt know it was fuel!

I know the area and there are lots of crime/drugs/unemployed there.

How does this happen?!