A man sustained third-degree burns after his vape exploded in his pants in Gateshead, United KingdomThe incident began when David Charlton heard a fizzing noise from the left pocket of his pants last June 21, as per The Sun on Friday, July 19. ADVERTISEMENTThe vape then melted through his pants, causing the fabric to catch fire and burn a hole through the seat of the car he was driving. As it hit the car’s floor it exploded “like a rocket.”Charlton was rushed to a hospital where employees had to peel off the melted fabric off of him and perform skin transplants. My leg was literally on fire.”Since the incident, Charlton has been off work for three weeks and has been in and out of the hospital to continue treating his leg. Ryan Arcadio/JBRELATED STORIES:Smoking kills, vaping doesn’tDOH, DOF welcome additional tax on vape, e-cigarettesADVERTISEMENTRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 21, 2019 11:03 UTC