Halloween, traditionally a time for children to dress up and go door to door in search of candy treats, has turned into a multibillion-dollar event.

What was once the simple task of parents to go to the store and buy a plastic mask of whoever the superhero of the time was, is now an expensive venture of detailed design.

Because the Halloween adventure has grown into what it is today, it has brought with it dangers and pitfalls for both adults and children as they celebrate this evening of fright and fun.

The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department has some suggestions to make the evening a...