TikTok shoe warmer causes £200k fire in Oldham home
A £13 electric shoe warmer purchased on TikTok ignited in an Oldham garage, causing £200,000 in damage to Kaela Rigg's five-bedroom detached home on January 12. The 46-year-old mum detected a burning smell while dropping off shopping, discovered smoke billowing from her garage, and evacuated with her dog before firefighters arrived within 10 minutes. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the device, used to dry her son's rugby boots, was plugged in but hadn't been used for two weeks when it unexpectedly burst into flames. The family is staying with Kaela's 75-year-old mother while repairs take approximately 12 months.