My charger set on fire...

A problem which has appeared with many of the Iphone 5 chargers is that the rubber around the cable has a tendency to crinkle up and tear. Well basically about 20 minutes ago I thought I could smell smoke coming from the computer, but there was a wood fire in the living room so I thought nothing of it, but then I thought I could see the smoke so I stood up and looked around the computer and still nothing, then remembering my charger had a tear in it I glanced over and lo and behold... it was on fire.
Obviously I am unhappy at the fact I have no charger and now no working phone but I am more than unhappy at the fact when I sleep my charger rests on my bed so ulitimatly if it caught fire during the night I could have easily died.
What can I do about this guys?
Thanks a lot guys

That sounds like something that would be covered by warranty, contact Apple either by phone or by taking it to an Apple Store. I would expect them to replace it for you.
As far as your concerns go, your phone IS an electrical device and as such, if something goes wrong, it can have bad side effects. As you found out.
Also, should you see something questionable (like the "crinkling" you describe seeing) quit using it and contact Apple.
Good luck.

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