A cellphone exploded at Roosevelt High School in DC, injuring one person with minor injuries. The incident is believed to be lithium-ion battery related. Fire investigators were requested. Authorities warn against charging phones in bed or under pillows.
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A high school student was hospitalized Thursday morning after a cellphone exploded at Roosevelt High School in D.C. https://t.co/zaHdUT3OES
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1 hurt after cellphone explodes at DC high school https://t.co/MQqygXmrjS
These are images of the cellphone that exploded at Roosevelt HS, injuring 1 person. One again, we dealt with a lithium-ion battery failure. For those who charge their phones in bed or under the pillow, Don’t! #DCsBravest https://t.co/2c8XIcv4Ck
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Box Alarm Roosevelt HS 4301 13th St NW. cellphone exploded. No fire. Evaluating 1 injured person minor injuries. Fire investigators requested. This is believed to be lithium-ion battery related. #DCsBravest