He reminded people to charge any lithium batteries for long period of time and remember to disconnect all sorts of power after switching off the e-appliances.
A UK businessman Steve Paffett has left his laptop, model HP Envy, at office charging overnight, leading an unexpected explosion at his workplace.
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Steve switched off his laptop and connected it to the power before he left his office. He received a siren signal from his phone when he was sleeping at home. He immediately watched the CCTV of his office and found his computer burst into flames.
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The surrounding stuff was also burnt and the flames can be seen expanding quickly. Steve called the police and rushed back to the scene instantly but it didn't help control the fire.
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The place was completely blazed and Steve has to resume his business after six months despite the compensation from the insurance company.
Steve said the computer was brought in 2014 and has been functioning well before the incident. He reminded people to charge any lithium batteries for long period of time and remember to disconnect all sorts of power after switching off the e-appliances.
