A Donegal County Councillor is warning of the dangers of phone chargers after a family member of his had a lucky escape yesterday.
A phone and charger were discovered smouldering in Councillor Michael McClafferty’s home after a family member of his noticed a burning smell.
Councillor McClafferty says the incident acts as a stark reminder of the dangers of chargers left unattended.
He fears it could have been a very different outcome if the phone was left charging overnight:
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