Using this type of phone charger can burn down your whole house.
A man in China accidentally set his house on fire just by unplugging his charging phone and throwing the charger on the bed before leaving the house.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•27/05/2025
A Chinese man surnamed Huang was in a hurry to go out, so he pulled out his phone that was charging and threw the charger on the bed. (Photo: Nguoi dua tin) Just a few minutes later, the charging cord caught fire and caused a fire that burned down the entire bedroom. (Photo: Gizmochina)
Police confirmed that the cause was the charging cable still connected to the power source. (Photo: Jornal da Manhã) Heat from the charging cord coming into contact with flammable material caused a major fire. (Photo: Volwatt.vn)
Experts warn against throwing the charger on the bed after using the phone. (Photo: Techworldmobile) Users should unplug the charger from the outlet when not in use to avoid electrical short circuits. (Photo: DSPL)
Do not use poor quality or damaged phone chargers or batteries. (Photo: Seve7) In particular, never use your phone while charging to avoid the risk of fire or explosion. (Photo: Makassar)
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