Transcription of Electronic Cigarette Fires and Explosions
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Fire AdministrationElectronic Cigarette Fires and ExplosionsOctober Fire AdministrationMission StatementWe provide national leadership to foster a solid foundation for our fi re and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness, and Cigarette Fires and Explosions 1 Electronic Cigarette Fires and Explosions Key Points More than million Americans are using Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs or e- cigarettes ), and this number is growing rapidly. Fires or Explosions caused by e- cigarettes are rare. Twenty-five separate incidents of explosion and fire involving an e- Cigarette were reported in the United States media be-tween 2009 and August 2014. Nine injuries and no deaths were associated with these 25 incidents. Two of the injuries were serious burns. Most of the incidents occurred while the battery was charging. The shape and construction of e- cigarettes can make them more likely than other products with lithium-ion batteries to be-have like flaming rockets when a battery fails.
Electronic Cigarette Fires and Explosions Key Points • More than 2.5 million Americans are using electronic cigarettes (e-cigs or e-cigarettes), and this number is growing rapidly.
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