Putting up the window candles for the holidays is typically a fairly dull task, but this year it brought a bit of excitement when the light* pictured above caught fire. Luckily, the fire started quickly and my daughter was still close by. After she came down from her adrenaline rush, she found it quite ironic that the object intended to mimic a flame had actually burst into flame.
She grabbed it by the as-yet-not-on-fire base and ran outside. Luckily, her fleece bore the brunt of the damage, and apart from a scorched spot on the sleeve and some melted plastic on the window, all is well. Thankfully. Had my daughter put that lamp up in a different room and then walked away, this would be a very different post. So, today I am feeling extra grateful for my quick thinking daughter who, while thoughtfully trying to lighten my holiday load, quite literally saved the day.
*The lamp was UL listed, had the correct wattage bulb, and was plugged into a wall outlet (not an extension cord.)
Wow, that's scary! Glad she was nearby and everything is okay!
ReplyDeleteWe were LUCKY!
Deleteusing battery powered lights doesn't sound like it is a better idea either. yikes! Smart daughter!
ReplyDeleteEvery single one went into the trash. It was hard for me. I'm usually a donate-what-I-no-longer-need kind of girl, but I couldn't, in good conscious, donate these.
DeleteSo glad it all turned out okay for your daughter & home! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit late for Merry Christmas, but I hope your 2026 is off to a good start!
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