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In 2026, a house in Plainfield, Illinois went viral for flashing SOS signals; prompting theories that someone was signalling for help: The explanation was far less sinister

Summary by Times of India
In a curious incident on 143rd Street in Plainfield, Illinois, a house caught the eye of social media users when its porch lights began to flash. Misunderstanding the situation, concerned citizens notified the authorities, leading to a police investigation. Fortunately, officials discovered that the lights were simply malfunctioning solar lights.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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