The accidental fire of mobile phone charging cable

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On that peaceful and ordinary night, I sat alone under dim yellow lights, my phone screen flickering with a faint light, reminding me that my battery was about to run out. I habitually picked up the charging cable that had been with me for a long time from the cluttered desktop, gently inserting one end into the charging port of my phone, and firmly inserting the other end into the socket in the corner of the wall. Everything seemed so ordinary, like countless nights repeating a scene, but no one expected that this time, it would bring an unprecedented crisis.

I stood up, stretched lazily, and prepared to continue my work at hand. However, just as I turned around and walked towards the desk, a strange feeling suddenly surged in my heart. It was an indescribable anxiety, as if there was a sense of unease permeating the air. I stopped in my tracks and turned back to look at the charging cable lying quietly on the ground. I saw a faint blue light flashing at the cable connector, as if it was some ominous omen.

I frowned and a hint of doubt flashed through my heart, but then shook my head and told myself that I might have overthinked. After all, this charging cable has accompanied me through countless days and nights without any problems. So, I sat down again and continued to immerse myself in the world of work, trying to put that anxiety behind me.

Time passed by minute by minute, and just as I was lost in my thoughts, a pungent burning smell suddenly shattered the tranquility of the room. I suddenly lifted my head and saw a dazzling flame bursting out from the connector of the charging cable. The flame was like the eyes of a demon, instantly illuminating the entire room.

I stood up in terror, frantically trying to unplug the plug, but my fingers seemed to be bound by an invisible force and unable to move. The fire quickly spread and went up along the cable, heading straight towards my phone. At that moment, I seemed to hear the sound of my own heartbeat, rapid and powerful, intertwined with the roar of flames, forming the most terrifying melody of the night.

Just as I was about to despair, an inexplicable force suddenly surged in my heart. I suddenly struggled and finally broke free from the constraints, grabbing onto the plug on the socket and pulling it out with all my strength. As the plug was disconnected, the flame seemed to lose its support and instantly became weak. But even so, it still stubbornly burns, trying to devour everything around it.

I couldn't catch my breath and immediately grabbed the wet towel beside me, rushing towards the flames with all my might. After some effort, the fire was finally brought under control, leaving only a few burnt cables and pungent smoke. I slumped on the ground, panting heavily, my heart filled with the joy and fear of surviving the disaster.

After the fire was extinguished, I began to carefully inspect the troublesome charging cable. Its outer skin has been burnt black, revealing the twisted metal wires inside. I carefully peeled off the outer layer and found many small cracks and wear marks hidden inside. These seemingly insignificant flaws became fatal weaknesses under the action of electric current, ultimately leading to this disaster.

I recall the past of this charging cable, which once accompanied me through the hustle and bustle of the city and through countless lonely nights. But as time went by, I gradually ignored its existence and allowed it to lie on the table, floor, and even be trampled and twisted. Perhaps it was these unintentional actions that laid the groundwork for its "rebellion".

This accident made me deeply realize that although mobile phone charging cables may seem insignificant, they directly affect our life and property safety. We cannot ignore its existence just because of habit, let alone treat it casually for the sake of convenience. We should choose charging cables that are reliable in quality and meet standards, and develop good usage habits to avoid dangerous behaviors such as charging for long periods of time without unplugging or playing with our phones while charging.

At the same time, I also realized that safety is no small matter. In our daily lives, there are potential safety hazards everywhere. Only by staying vigilant at all times and strengthening safety awareness education can we effectively prevent and reduce the occurrence of similar accidents.

After experiencing the thrilling incident of a charging cable catching fire, I completely changed my attitude towards charging cables. I purchased a brand new, high-quality charging cable and prepared a tidy storage box specifically for it to ensure that it will not be damaged in any way. At the same time, I have also started to pay more attention to knowledge and information about safe use of electricity, striving to enhance my safety awareness and emergency response capabilities.