House fire caused by overloaded adapter kills couple in Springfield; fire chief urges safety checks.

A house fire in Springfield on December 14th, caused by an overloaded electrical adapter, resulted in the deaths of John and Carol Davis. The fire spread rapidly due to ruptured oxygen cylinders, creating challenges for firefighters. Springfield Fire Chief Jacob King urged the community to test smoke detectors regularly and avoid overloading electrical outlets or using multiple extension cords.

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