Vape Explodes, Nearly Setting Woman on Fire

A mother-of-three has recounted a terrifying ordeal where her rechargeable vape exploded in her coat pocket, igniting a fire. Kerrie Roberts was sitting in a car on October 19th last year when the device detonated, causing her coat and the car seat to catch fire. She managed to escape the vehicle and roll on the ground to extinguish the flames engulfing her. The incident resulted in significant burns to her thigh, necessitating hospital treatment including having blisters popped and bandages applied. Despite the severity, she is expected to heal naturally without a skin graft but must protect the area from the sun for two years. Roberts, who has vaped for a decade and used this specific rechargeable type for three years, now strongly advises against carrying vapes in pockets or close to the body, emphasizing the protective padding of her coat as a mitigating factor. She has stopped vaping and uses a resistance breather as an alternative. The incident highlights growing concerns as vaping has recently overtaken smoking in Britain, with millions of adults now vaping daily, and with particular concern over youth usage. Manufacturers' marketing tactics and social media's influence are contributing to the normalization of vaping among younger demographics.