Must-read: Man’s about spiral

Jason Whitaker never expected a light bulb to nearly burn down his house. In 2019, he noticed a strange smell and found it was coming from an old spiral CFL bulb filled with ladybugs. The buildup had become a serious fire hazard.

He shared photos and a warning on Facebook: “These light bulbs will burn your house down.” The post went viral, with others sharing similar stories.

It’s a good reminder—check your old spiral bulbs. A quick look could prevent a fire.

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