Ultimately, the boy's mother had to step in to stop the madness, as pedestrians all around ducked and ran for cover.

"She's saying it's because of cheating. But from what we've deciphered, she was just really jealous," the anonymous mom said.

Rather than the candles being lighted one by one, they burst into flame through the use of a type of fast-burning fuse.

"Thomas turned a regular lunchtime into an extraordinary act of bravery," the fire department said in a Facebook post.

Viewers on social media noted the marked pro-Christian message that President-elect Donald Trump sent with the move.

The 78-year-old "was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever."

"Your safety is our utmost priority, once this is rectified, we'll have you safely on your way to your destination," the company said.

"The weapon initially failed and then ended up firing and hitting a student who tried to protect the teacher," according to the report.

"I'd be living in a totalitarian hellhole if that legislation passes, and it could well pass," Peterson said.

"Waking up in the middle of the night to go to work is always challenging, but knowing I was going to work with Ana made it ... easier."