Heat - it burns.

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The basket of washing was heavy as I brought it in from the line. Placing it on the stove I told myself I could fold it all and put it away "later'. I made a cuppa and again sat at the computer for a break and to while away some time before my next chore. Sniffing, I wondered who could be burning something in such hot weather. The smell of something (paper?) burning was not going away. going to the front door, I opened it to look out and see if there was smoke. Nope, just fresh air. I made another cuppa and headed for the back door - same thing when I poked my head out. Fresh air but inside the smell was stronger and I had to cough. At this time I noticed the red pilot light on the stove was on! There was no smoke it must have just been acrid fumes as the plastic basket melted and my nightie and jacket smouldered. In the nick of time, I quickly moved the washing not burning and tossed the rest out on the landing and doused it with water. There were no flames but the water made lots of smoke. Yuck! I knew I'd been lucky and I knew I should have turned the stove off at the wall like I normally do. Be safe folks and take care of you. There doesn't have to be flames for the destruction to occur very quickly.