Pants on fire: Vape in pocket burns man
Yahoo! News
A Brisbane man’s pants ignited near Byron Bay’s Main Beach when a vape battery and loose coins in his pocket sparked a minor burn.Summary
A 56‑year‑old Brisbane man’s pants ignited near Byron Bay’s Main Beach when a vape battery and loose coins in his pocket sparked a minor burn. He was treated at Byron Central Hospital and later referred to Royal Brisbane Hospital’s burns clinic. The incident highlights growing concerns over lithium‑ion battery fires, prompting NSW to enact mandatory battery regulations and a public safety campaign to keep dangerous batteries out of household bins.
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