To say Carmen and Travis Long love Halloween is an understatement.
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They began creating their "Pirates of the Caribbean"-themed creation three years ago.
"We've been adding things every year," said homeowner Carmen Long. "It started with just skeletons, then we added a cannon in the back and the ship, the pretend fire on the side."
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The make-believe blaze is so realistic that passersby have called the fire department numerous times.
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As many as 400 people have been arriving each night to admire the spooky spectacle.
Onlookers can watch the creative show every Friday through Sunday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the corner of Chapman Place and Magnolia Avenue.