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Can I use a NEMA 6-20r on a 15amp circuit?
TL;DR No
Wire is behind-the-scenes and totally generic. So bigger wire is OK - it will still do the job, and in fact will do the job better in a way that matters on really long runs (voltage drop). ...
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Can a burnt plug cause issues?
By "Type C" you mean a Schuko socket (aka CEE 7/3).
Absolutely none of that is safe. Not a bit.
Immediately find the circuit breakers or disconnect for the house, shut them all off, test ...
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