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Dublin Fire Brigade issues warning after rechargeable vape sets furniture on fire

Published 15:19 8 Sept 2021 BST

Clara Kelly
Dublin Fire Brigade issues warning after rechargeable vape sets furniture on fire

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They're urging people to always charge any electronics on non-flammable surfaces.

Dublin Fire Brigade has issued a warning after a rechargeable vape caught fire and burned household furniture at a Dublin residence. Firefighters were called to a home on Tuesday after a rechargeable vape caught fire causing the foam furniture it was on to also catch fire. In a statement on Twitter on Wednesday, the fire service urged people to be careful when charging any form of electronics. "Anything that needs charging should be charged on a solid, non-flammable surface and taken off charge as soon as it is fully charged," they penned. https://twitter.com/dubfirebrigade/status/1435576837506314244?s=21 Other tips to prevent fires when charging electronics include:

  1. Install smoke alarms to give early warning and test regularly
  2. Prepare an evacuation plan and then practice it regularly
  3. Look around and eliminate the hazards
  4. Switch off and unplug all non-essential appliances when not in use
  5. Make sure all items used in the home have the CE mark
  6. Use electrical items carefully and store them properly when they are not in use
  7. Don’t overload sockets or use double adapters
  8. If electrical cables or plugs are damaged, worn or frayed, contact an electrician
  9. Be wary of hot electrical items like toasters, sandwich makers, clothes irons, bulbs, electric blankets, radiators and chargers.

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Dublin Fire Brigade issues warning after rechargeable vape sets furniture on fire