What's That Smell?

So, every now and then, in the boy's room, we smell something that smells like rubber burning. It's sporadic and has been happening for about two weeks. I thought maybe there was an electrical prob, or the vent from the dryer was doing something funky.

Scott and I agreed the next time we smelled it, we would call the non-emergency fire department.

This morning, the "non-emergency fire department" dispatcher sends out two full-sized fire trucks, lights a-flashing, and about eight firefighters all geared up.

Three of the men came up to the room, and one immediately said, "Yep, I smell it. Smells like rubber burning."

I was thrilled that I hadn't overreacted and they did smell something. After a couple of questions, and a quick overview of the room, one firefighter exclaims, "I found it!"

Inside the lamp, a plastic suction-cup dart was melting to the lightbulb.

I felt like such an idiot, but at least the smell's gone. They're going to love me in this neighborhood.