Woman, 52, left with horrific burns after vape EXPLODED in her pocket, setting her alight: 'It was like a firework'
A 52-year-old woman suffered severe burns when her vape exploded in her pocket, igniting her clothing and causing significant injuries.Summary
Kerrie Roberts, a 52-year-old woman from Essex, experienced a terrifying ordeal when her rechargeable vape unexpectedly exploded in her coat pocket while she was sitting in a friend’s car. The explosion caused a fire, burning her leg and damaging the car seat. Ms. Roberts feared she would burn to death and quickly jumped out of the vehicle, rolling on the ground to extinguish the flames. She was treated at The Princess Alexandra Hospital for serious burns and is now warning others about the dangers of carrying vapes in pockets or close to the body. Despite vaping for a decade and believing she was using a safe rechargeable option, the incident has left her with lasting injuries and a fear of flying, as she had carried a similar battery on a plane the week prior. She has since quit vaping and advocates for increased safety awareness regarding these devices, especially given the rising popularity of vaping in the UK.
(Source：Mail Online)
