In a quiet neighborhood in Miri, a typical day took a terrifying turn when a house caught fire due to a phone charging mishap. The incident occurred when an individual, recently renting the house, was charging their phone on a mattress. 

Firefighters swiftly arrived at the scene to extinguish the blaze and prevent further damage.

A concerned neighbor, capturing the dramatic incident on video, took to social media to issue a warning. In the video, the neighbor urged everyone to avoid charging their phones on mattresses, emphasizing the potential risks involved. 

Watch the video below, or click here to watch it on TikTok: 

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原声 - 聋歌 K L Lim

However, netizens in the comments section suggested that the charging habit might not be the sole cause. Some commenters pointed out that the use of a cheap or faulty charger could also contribute to such incidents. 

What safety measures do you believe should be considered as the standard when charging your phone? Share your thoughts below. 

Source: TikTok