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According to the supplied story, an Iztapalapa household escaped after a fire broke out near a power strip behind their sofa. The account describes a worn charging cable held at an awkward angle, followed by flames that consumed the family’s belongings. However, no corroborating reporting or official fire investigation is provided. The family’s circumstances and the alleged electrical cause should therefore be treated as unconfirmed, not established fact.

The practical lesson stands without the sensationalism: stop using frayed cables, loose connections, or chargers that work only when bent. Choose compatible equipment certified to applicable safety standards, keep it uncovered and away from combustible materials, and never exceed a power strip’s rated capacity. Working smoke alarms also matter. If a fire starts, leave immediately, stay outside, and call emergency services. Never throw water on energized electrical equipment. Replacing unsafe equipment is a small step toward protecting the people who matter most.