Teen left with burns after portable phone charger combusts, catches bed on fire in Massachusetts

Posted on AllSides September 18th, 2024
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A Massachusetts teen was left with small burn injuries after a portable charger exploded, resulting in a bed catching fire at her friend's home, according to officials and media reports. On Saturday, firefighters responded to a home in Topsfield, a town about 23 miles from Boston. When they arrived at the scene, the first responders extinguished the fire and removed the burning bed, according to the Topsfield Fire Department. Additionally, firefighters ventilated the home. The people inside were able to evacuate. "One of the residents suffered a minor burn and...

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