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Woman's phone charger explodes next to her on couch

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A portable charger suddenly burst into flames beside a woman on her couch in Vacaville, California. Ring camera footage captured the lithium-ion power bank failing without warning on October 25, 2026. The woman jumped clear as another person extinguished the fire before it could spread. No injuries were reported. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /…

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