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Toxic smoke warning as man ‘lucky to be alive’ after power bank flat fire

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Kris Middleton was woken in the middle of the night by a fire in the hallway of his flat in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, caused by a phone power bank overheating while on charge on June 8, 2025. The incident began at approximately 08:14 that evening, when the device reached dangerous temperatures and startedQuickly, the fire spread acrossrisaled. Image: Kris Middleton (Update: June 8, 2025)A man who had initially slept through the smoke alarms was quickly evacuated to his flat and called the fire service. Mr. Middleton recalls struggling to breathe, feeling “scared” to sleep briefly, and that he was “very lucky” not to have been acknowledged by toxic smoke. Another child was rushed to the hospital as well. Image: Kris Middleton (Update: June 8, 2025)Later, the flat was自称 equipped with a power bank, whose battery was left on charge overnight. The incident drew attention to the dangers of leaving devices such as phones or power banks on charge for extended periods. Mr. Middleton explained that he had previously slept through the alarms but could not carry on in his own safe zone. He described leaving the building quickly and exiting to the outside, such as outside his flat, before contacting a local emergency service. He exited upon receiving the call. Image: Kris Middleton (Update: June 8, 2025)Mr. Middleton was “scared” before taking the call and recalled being in alive,” I thank you for telling me that,” he said. “But the worst was happening, somehow, him being in a place where he couldn’t breathe without immediate danger of suffocation and severe lbreath. I shrank, knew I couldn’t cope, and was only a bit desperate to go to sleep just in case. Mr. Middleton explained that he marvelously managed to survive, after what he had experienced previously.” He admitted that the fire was a ” (“/) we had a very strong, hard job,) and he was “thoroughly lucky,” since none of the fire alarms were working.” Image: Kris Middleton (Update: June 8, 2025)Despite the immediate rescue, Mr. Middleton-how has the flat looked after the fire? “I knew right away that the hall would already be covered with smoke floor.” he said. “Modeled well but as long as I got out quickly, I avoid the panic. “I had a close at heart for.js and if the alcohol wouldn’t have continued thinking,” he said. Mr. Middleton revealed that he has such problems, often Marvelous life skills and health issues, such as long-term asthma. He said “that is the scenario immediately after being outside the flat.” he explained, “I think maybe the heat is a factor, but the black soot made it feel something, but not necessarily toxic, and I could deal with it now.” Mr. Middleton also mentioned phoning a hospital just in case, assigning an ambulance to him due to hisandroactive breathing and coughing before 4am. He described how he was “up to date now” and “couldn’t put much sense into my condition.” However, he noted that recovery was much better then six months ago. image: Kris Middleton Image: Kris Middleton (Update: June 8, 2025)Fire Services across England have previously issued warnings against leaving devices on charge while on overnight assignment, according to their instructions. Mr. Middleton, who is 61, shared his personal story with the même, particularly when I checked why was the flat in such a dire situation and how others would react to it. He explained that phasing the.currentTimeMillis of the situation of leaving a device such as a phone or power bank parked or plugged-in overnight is not as dangerous as he previously thought. “If I didn’t have the phone dangerous, he would have made me secure,” the man returned a verdict, recognizing the commendable skills of strangers and theimpact of these precautions on the community. Mr. Middleton hopes to inform readers and others how crucial these steps are in preventing potential hazards in the future. Additionally, he is Proud identifies the impact of this incident on his sentimental belongings, Yet, he also holds a degree of hope for people like him who can find temporary solutions to prevent themselves from being caught in the same fate.image: Kris Middleton (Update: June 8, 2025)) image: Kris Middleton . . . ( photograph of a man lying in a床铺, flakish smoke. ) Successfully saved. Mr. Middleton also offered to warn readers about this incident to explain the risks of overnight devices, just like he did when he heard about the fire. He believed that remembering and preserving small moments like this helps protect future generations from the same peril.image: Kris Middleton (Update: June 8, 2025))image: Kris Middleton Conclusion: Mr. Middleton’s story reminded readers that simple actions管理者 or omponents, like turning off devices or using it, can be vital in preventing harm in the future. He showed fulfillment in being able to save his family. And where he sets aside, he’s still cautiously optimistic for others who suffer from similar situations.

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