Key Points:
·Accident Details: An e-cigarette exploded and caught fire while charging on a bed. The fire spread to four houses in Gainsborough, England, with three houses severely damaged. Residents affected by the disaster claimed they had "lost all their belongings."
·Safety Alerts:
Fire Department: Use original chargers only, avoid charging overnight
Trading Standards Agency: 60% of relevant fires caused by cheap counterfeit products
·Policy Advocacy: Authorities stress the importance of purchasing certified products from reputable sources, plans to strengthen e-cigarette charging safety standards review
【2Firsts news flash】According to a report by the BBC on July 2nd, a major fire in Gainsborough, England left three houses uninhabitable, prompting the government to issue warnings about e-cigarettes.
On June 27th, a fire in Greensboro was sparked by an e-cigarette explosion.
The Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service stated that initial investigations indicate that the e-cigarette exploded due to overheating.
The service prevents and protects, according to Area Manager Dan Moss.
"If you are using an e-cigarette or any device that requires charging, make sure to use the manufacturer's charger, unplug the power plug after charging, do not leave it overnight or unattended, and stop using it if the battery shows signs of swelling, overheating, or damage."
An eyewitness told the BBC Lincolnshire Radio that the e-cigarette was charging on a bed inside a house on Grey Street when it suddenly caught fire.
The fire department stated that the blaze has spread to the roofs, causing severe damage to three buildings and smoke damage to a fourth building.
Sheila Simmons, who resides in one of the affected houses, stated that the roof "completely collapsed" and "basically all families have lost everything.
Moss said:
"The incident in Greensborough truly highlights why we recommend residents to safely use electrical appliances. Fortunately, no one was injured in this incident, but three homes became uninhabitable and one home was partially damaged, all due to what seemed like a harmless e-cigarette."
Lincoln County Council's Chief Trading Standards Officer Andy Wright stated:
"House fires related to e-cigarettes are often caused by cheap counterfeit products such as chargers that lack important safety features. It cannot be emphasized enough the importance of purchasing e-cigarettes that meet necessary safety requirements from reputable retailers."
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