Stop in for a cup of coffee

Yes and yes, An outlet can loose the good contention the wires had as years go by and start heating up when a load is put on them, and the breaker can as well, pull the breaker and tighten up the lug that the wire is hooked up to.. I use to do safety inspections for OSHA and Hospitals , loose wires will create heat just like in our cars.. replace the breaker and the receptacle .

Good call. It happened because he touched the firechicken yesterday!