Frequent Explosion Incidents with iPhone, Fire Breaks Out During Charging in Incheon... Fire Department Dispatched

iPhone explosion accident that occurred in Incheon City on the morning of the 30th
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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Around 1 a.m. on the 30th, an iPhone that was charging suddenly exploded on the third floor of a villa located in Mijuhol-gu, Incheon, prompting the fire department to respond.

There were no casualties from the fire, but the charging iPhone burned and part of the room was scorched. As a result, property damage estimated by the fire station amounted to 250,000 KRW. The phone model was an iPhone 6s.

The fire department arrived at the scene after receiving a resident's report that the phone suddenly exploded while charging, but the fire had already been extinguished.

Meanwhile, consumer reports of fires involving the iPhone 6 series have been steadily received since 2016 in China. In response, Apple dismissed the controversy, stating the cause was "ignition due to external impact."

The fire department is currently investigating the cause of the fire based on the report.

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