Playing with fire

Two nights ago Matt went about making iced tea. He put some water in a pot to boil and then left it.....

FOR TWO HOURS!

He returned to the kitchen to find the pot empty, glowing orange and burnt.

I understand that he is forgetful, but this is a serious problem! We could have set the house on fire, Norah could have jumped on the stove and burned herself!

I was asleep at the time and woke up to find Matt v. upset about the mishap. Hopefully it never happens again.