dramatic cctv footage shows e-cigarette battery exploding in man's pocket - prompting storage warning from fire services - 18650 rechargeable lithium ion battery
Firefighters released CCTV footage of the time.
The cigarette battery in the user's pocket exploded.
A few inches from the baby stroller
Photographs taken inside the Leeds Trinity mall show that the man inadvertently did not know the smoke coming out of his pocket until the smoke began to hissing violently, and when it exploded it gave off a bright light, let shoppers run for safety.
The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Department said the explosion occurred in a spare lithium-
The ion battery in the man's pocket is in contact with another metal item, such as a coin or a key.
The man was slightly injured and needed first aid.
Fire investigator Jamie Lister said: "This video clearly shows the danger of storing batteries next to any metal object, whether it's a key, a coin, or a mobile phone with a metal case.
"This is not the first time we have seen the damage caused by lithium --
An ion battery carrying in someone's pocket exploded.
We very much hope that the public will understand the risks that are easy to avoid.
"The battery does not need to fail, the problem is that the battery is not stored properly.
"There was a similar incident last month, where a nightclub owner had secondary burns after an electronic cigarette explosion in his pocket.
Amin Britel was outside the nightclub in Toulouse, France, when the device began to send out fireworks. E-
Cigarette users have been warned to carry batteries in plastic shells to prevent short-circuit of batteries.
Mr. Lister said: "due to incorrect battery storage, the number of fires we see has increased significantly.
"The use of rechargeable lithium --
Ion batteries are already common in modern society, which is why we want people to be vigilant because a simple mistake can have devastating consequences. "Although e-
Cigarettes are becoming more popular, US surgeon warnedearier said this month that they put young people at risk of nicotine addiction, brain development problems and emotional disorders.
This stern warning is inconsistent with the recommendation of the UK public health department. PHE)
Claim to own e-
Cigarettes should be used as an aid for quitting smoking.
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