Sev... "Somehow my shirts (button down cotton over a cotton tee) caught fire in my kitchen while putting away a dishwasher load."

Been googling... there have been some recalls on dishwashers... I have so many questions, but, I'll bet not as adamantly as you.

There is one report I cannot seem to find, about a fire hazard (explosion) that exists when a dishwasher is not used for a while, like when you are on vacation for a few weeks... I did post a link to it or at least discussed it in the past here at The Café.

Perhaps when you recoup, you may find some answers.

All above said assuming it WAS the dishwasher.

And, ah, er, well, ummm, I hope you don't mind me asking these burning questions.