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Suburban Electrical Fire
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This Safety Message was forward by XXX at Eastman Chemical.  The message is that some (in fact most) vehicle power outlets stay "live" after the the ignition key has been turned-off and the key removed.  Please check your vehicle for "live" outlets and disconnect devices when exiting the vehicle.

The photos above are what remains of a 2007 Suburban.  There were no injuries, but the owner wants to warn everyone not to make the same mistake he did.

This fire resulted from leaving an Iphone charger/docking station plugged into the car outlet.  It overheated and started a fire, while parked in his garage.  PLEASE unplug anything you have in your car outlets once you turn off your car!

He was VERY fortunate to have accidentally discover the fire, at 11pm, before going to bed and before it spread to the house.  None of his garage heat detectors or house fire alarms went off (another item to take care of on the to do list).

He also reports that he's enjoying his new car.