Firefighters Reveal the Worst Place to Keep Your Phone

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00:00Firefighters reveal the worst place to keep your phone.

00:05Smartphone safety is often ignored, leading to incidents.

00:08Firefighters highlight fire hazards and health risks from improper use.

00:13Knowing unsafe places to keep phones is crucial,

00:16as improper storage can lead to overheating, damage, or personal injury risks.

00:23Charging phones under pillows or blankets traps heat and risks fires.

00:28Firefighters recommend ventilated areas for safe charging.

00:35Water and electricity are a hazardous combination.

00:39Charging phones near water sources can cause short circuits or electrocution,

00:43making it a dangerous and avoidable hazard.

00:46Firefighters stress keeping devices away from water to prevent these avoidable dangers,

00:51ensuring safer usage and mitigating associated risks.

00:58Fire safety experts warn against charging phones on soft surfaces like beds and sofas,

01:04which trap heat, risking ignition.

01:07To prevent fires caused by overheating or faulty chargers,

01:10place phones on hard, non-flammable surfaces during charging for safety.

01:14Leaving a phone on a sunny windowsill or near a heat source while charging may lead to overheating,

01:23battery damage, or fires.

01:26Direct sunlight accelerates phone overheating, harms battery health, and raises fire risks.

01:31Always charge in shaded, well-ventilated, and cool areas.

01:34Phones in pockets increase radiation exposure two to seven times,

01:42raising tumor risks impacting male fertility and DNA.

01:46Dr. Lily Friedman recommends using purses or holsters for phone storage

01:51to reduce risks from prolonged pocket exposure and radiation.

01:54Counterfeit or frayed chargers can spark, cause short circuits, and even lead to explosions,

02:04posing significant safety hazards.

02:07Firefighters recommend certified chargers and regular inspections to minimize risks,

02:12ensuring safety and device longevity.

02:14Firefighters recommend certified chargers and regular inspections to prevent firewoods.