Russian woman dies because of her phone.
The tragedy occurred in a hostel in Yekaterinburg. The woman left her smartphone charging and fell asleep. At some point, the battery caught fire, and the room quickly filled with acrid smoke. The Russian woman inhaled carbon monoxide and died. When the firefighters arrived at the scene, the fire was already out.
Experts remind that it is better to place the phone on a flat and open surface while charging, instead of leaving it under a pillow or a blanket.
Also, it is important to use high-quality chargers and prevent overheating of the battery.
- We no longer charge phones at night.