The fire started with a charger no one even noticed.
Not a storm. Not a spark. Just a quiet, ordinary cord on a nightstand.
By the time the smoke alarm screamed, it was almost too late.

In homes across the country, especially where older adults live, worn cables, cheap adapters, and overloaded outlets are quietly turning convenience into risk. One cracked cord. One soft pillow. One overheated plug. That’s all it takes for a lifetime of memories to be put in dan… Continues…