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Man warns about dangers of cheap vape batteries after wife's handbag explodes
Overview
A man from Surrey is issuing a warning about low-cost vape batteries after his wife's handbag suddenly caught fire and exploded outside a pub in Gomshall. The incident, captured on CCTV, resulted in minor singeing and scorched clothing, but no serious injuries.
Key points
- Dusty Sheppard's wife experienced an explosion from her handbag while outside a pub in Gomshall, Surrey.
- Sheppard stated that two rechargeable vape batteries inside the bag, described as cheap knock-offs, literally exploded like a firework.
- No one was injured during the incident, though Sheppard's wife was left shaken with light singeing to her arms and fringe, and scorch marks on her clothing.
- The incident was caught on CCTV, and a dog bowl of water was thrown over the smouldering handbag.
- Sheppard now wants to raise awareness about the risks associated with purchasing low-cost vape batteries.