Shaylee was at home one evening when she noticed a charging cable was glowing bright orange and smoking.
Alerting her dad to the dangerous situation, the family were able to call the fire service and evacuate safely.
A crew from Eastleigh arrived to make sure the property was clear from fire, before thanking Shaylee for her quick thinking, and then giving her a tour of their firefighting equipment.
Watch Manager Graham Thomas, Eastleigh Fire Station, said:
“This incident could have been far worse without Shaylee’s fast thinking.
“Shaylee’s instinct to immediately alert her dad, before informing the fire service and evacuating helped prevent this incident from being far worse.
“We advise when using electrical products, that you use the charger which originally came with your device.
“Make sure that you know how to identify when your cable has become damaged, looking out for exposed wiring and scorch marks.”
Terry, Shaylee’s dad, said:
“I’m so proud of Shaylee for spotting the danger and doing the right thing by telling me.
“The firefighters were amazing, making sure our home was safe, but also in comforting and reassuring Shaylee following a scary incident for such a young child.”
We have seen faulty electrical items spark fires with devastating consequences across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
Last year, at a home in New Milton, a toy car on charge caught alight, the owner and her daughter were able to escape the blaze, but their two pet cats sadly died.
Stay safe around your rechargeable electrical items by following our guidance.