CCTV shows e-cig battery exploding inches from baby's pram - lithium ion rechargeable battery

Fire investigators released a video of an email
The cigarette battery in a man's pocket exploded.
A few inches from the baby stroller
CCTV footage showed the man chatting with friends in the store before noticing a gray haze in his pocket.
After a few seconds it suddenly Burns
As shoppers and staff look around for cover, the Sparks in the store hissed.
The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Department said the explosion occurred in a spare lithium-
The ion battery in the man's pocket is in contact with another metal item, such as a coin or a key.
The man needed first aid but escaped minor injuries after an accident at the Trinity shopping center in Leeds.
Fire investigator Jamie Lister said: "This video clearly shows the danger of storing batteries next to any metal object, whether it's a key, a coin, or a mobile phone with a metal case.
"This is not the first time we have seen the damage caused by lithium --
An ion battery carrying in someone's pocket exploded.
"We really want the public to understand the risks that are easy to avoid.
"The battery does not need to fail, the problem is that the battery is not stored properly. "E-
Cigarette users are advised to put the battery in a plastic box to prevent short circuit of the battery.
Mr. Lister said the number of fires increased significantly due to incorrect battery storage.
He added: "The use of rechargeable lithium --
Ion batteries are already common in modern society, which is why we want people to be vigilant because a simple mistake can have devastating consequences. "