Saved by the Christmas tree

So if you've ever had a real Christmas tree, you know that as much as you water it, when you go to get it out of the house it has a tendency to lose needles. Some needles in a projectile manor! After the tree leaves the house you now have to move everything to get at all the sprung needles. When I moved the stereo in the landing, (also where the truck is plugged in, through the front door. The outside plugs always get overloaded ) so I move it and ..... 

I see this!!!!! I immediately unplug the cord!!! Omg!!! How did that NOT start a fire!!! Now there is a different plan in effect ! But omg!!