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That caused a short-circuit and "arcing" - electric sparks like those in a spark plug - which resulted in a "catastrophic failure".

Char Miller, a professor of environmental history at Pomona College and author of “Burn Scars,” a history of U.S. wildfire suppression, said new development was the “spark plug” for many of the region’s fires.

Meanwhile, tune-ups, oil changes and spark plug replacements are now things of the past at the South Pasadena Police Department.

Lizotte, meanwhile, brings a different kind of energy as the Kings’ spark plug and emotional leader, especially on the penalty kill.

“If I’m being completely honest, I think she could come off the bench and be a spark plug for somebody right now,” Koclanes said.