A man was killed when a charging e-cigarette
exploded and ignited oxygen equipment he is
believed to have been using, Merseyside’s fire
service said.
The 62-year-old victim was found in the living room
of a house in Penkett Road, Wallasey.
A small fire in the bedroom of the property had
gone out before firefighters arrived, Merseyside Fire
and Rescue Service said.
The exact cause of death is yet to be established,
with an inquest now due.
An MFRS spokesman said: “The subsequent fire
investigation identified that an e-cigarette that had
been charging in the bedroom exploded, caught fire
and ignited the oxygen tube of an oxygen
concentrator, which may have been in use by the
occupier.”
Myles Platt, MFRS area manager said: “The
investigation into the cause of this fire is continuing
but at this stage it is thought that the charging
device being used at the time may not have been
the one supplied with the e-cigarette.
“We urge people to always use electrical equipment
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
and guidance, always ensure that no electrical
items are left charging overnight or left unattended
for a long period when being charged, and do not
mix parts from different e-cigarettes.
“Only use the original charger or electrical cables
supplied and ensure you purchase electrical items
from a reputable source.”
Since January, nine fires involving e-cigarettes
have been recorded on Merseyside.
Service representatives are speaking to people in
the Wallasey area to give advice about the safe use
of e-cigarettes following Tuesday’s fire

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