A House Fire Is One of My Greatest Fears — And This Warning Nearly Saved a Kentucky Man’s Home
Fires terrify me. That’s why I always unplug my phone charger before bed and double-check my smoke alarms. But nothing prepared me for what Jason Whitaker from Kentucky experienced — and the urgent warning he shared afterward.
A Near-Disaster in 2019
In the fall of 2019, Jason almost lost everything to a fire in his own home. It started with a faint, strange burning smell. Alarmed, he searched every room, suspecting an electrical fire — but the source wasn’t obvious at first.
The Shocking Culprit: A Spiral Light Bulb
After a tense search, Jason discovered the cause: a spiral light bulb that had been quietly smoldering.
What made it worse? The bulb’s coils were packed tight with ladybugs.
Apparently, the little insects had crawled inside after the bulb had sat untouched in a lamp for four or five years. Drawn by the warmth and light, the bulb had become their unintended home — creating a hidden fire hazard that nearly ignited.
Jason’s message was clear and urgent:
“These light bulbs will burn your house down.”
What Happened Next?
Jason replaced every bulb in his home immediately — and urged others to do the same. His Facebook warning exploded in popularity, shared over 430,000 times as people realized how overlooked this danger really is.
Others chimed in with their own stories:
“This just happened to us. We moved into a new house and found bulbs like this. We replaced them right away.”
A Simple Check Could Save Your Home
Jason’s goal wasn’t to cause panic — but to save lives.
So take a moment today. Check your spiral bulbs and all your lights. It’s a quick step that could stop a disaster before it starts.
Stay Safe — And Share This Warning
Hidden hazards like this can lurk anywhere in your home. Stay vigilant, protect your loved ones, and if this story helps you, pass it along. Together, we can prevent fires and keep our homes safe.