Why Is My Plant Randomly on Fire?!

Waking up to your potted plant literally smoking and on fire? That’s what happened to one homeowner, and the internet went wild trying to solve the mystery. Theories ranged from tossed cigarette butts (most popular guess) to spontaneous combustion and even aliens. Turns out, some potting soils and plants can catch fire super easily—especially if someone ashes a cigarette in them. PSA: Check your pots for sneaky fire hazards! #gardeningfail #plantmystery #homeownerlife #Home