An Adelaide family who lost their home in a fire sparked by a faulty extension cord is facing the daunting prospect of homelessness due to the city’s tight rental market. The family has applied for new rentals but has faced rejection, leaving them at risk of being displaced for an extended period. The situation is particularly distressing as their five-year-old son is due to return to school next week, and his belongings were destroyed in the fire.
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A family in Aberfoyle Park lost their home in a fire that started from a faulty extension lead while one of the occupants charged their phone on a bed. Firefighters urge caution when charging mobile phones, emphasizing the importance of proper ventilation and avoiding charging devices on combustible items.