Like a great many harmful things, it began with carelessness rather than intent.
Imagine if you will. A person in a hurry. They miss their pocket and the cell phone drops to the ground. Well, not exactly to the ground — that became the problem. It landed in some ornamental grass, very dry and long from last year. Add sunshine – lots and lots of sunshine.
Boy scouts, military, and perhaps girl scouts should have the picture by now.
Thank you to the sharp eyed and quick thinking maintenance personnel. Plus the quick response from the fire station a mile down the road.