Fortune teller’s power bank explodes in sleep, leaves her burned
A Russian influencer suffered second-degree burns after a power bank exploded on her bed while she was sleeping. She is using her platform to warn others about the dangers of leaving charging devices unattended on soft surfaces.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a cautionary tale regarding consumer safety and the potential fire hazards associated with lithium-ion battery devices.
Russian influencer and clairvoyant Anna Otavina, 24, has shared how an ordinary night in her luxury Moscow penthouse turned into a fire emergency when a power bank exploded next to her bed. Her story is shocking, but her message is simple: never leave portable chargers lying around or charging unattended, especially while you sleep.Otavina says she was fast asleep when the fire started. The portable charger, which she had left on the bed to charge her phone, suddenly overheated, she shared in a video posted on social media.In her words, “the fire happened in a split second.” She believes that the device caught fire because it overheated while resting against soft bedding rather than a firm, ventilated surface. At the time, she was lying with her back to the power bank and her long hair loose.
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