E-Cigarettes May Pose Fire Hazard

Wednesday 12th March was No Smoking Day and West-Sussex firefighters are warning of the dangers of e-cigarettes following the investigation into a fire at a care home in Chichester last month.

The fire has been attributed to the battery pack of an electronic cigarette which had ruptured and projected heated battery components across the room igniting nearby bedding.

Nobody was injured,but severe heat and smoke damage was caused to the bedroom.