Without warning, a sharp spark snapped behind the plastic faceplate, instantly igniting a fierce, greedy flame that began licking hungrily at the surrounding wallpaper. It is a terrifying nightmare that thousands of families face each year, usually triggered by a single kitchen appliance left plugged in when everyone goes to bed. The glowing orange tongues of fire danced rapidly along the black cords, turning an ordinary wall outlet into a blazing hazard within seconds. Panic usually sets in too late when smoke alarms finally shriek through the hallway, leaving precious little time to react. Just as the terrifying blaze looked ready to jump toward the neighboring cabinets, a sudden, desperate realization struck.
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