http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=503267&in_page_id=1770
Four teenage girls suffered serious burns when their hair-styling tongs exploded in a bedroom.
The gas-powered device blew a massive hole through the roof of the house and started a fire which spread to neighbouring properties.
The school friends, who are all in a critical condition, had been dressing for a Christmas party when the explosion occurred. Anya Evans, 15, her sister Kira, 14, and their friends Nadine Fardon, 14, and Kimberly Patterson, 15, ran screaming into the street with their clothes on fire.
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There are several popular models which are powered by refillable gas canisters.
These provide a portable source of heat for curling or straightening hair. Police and fire crews are sifting through the gutted bedroom for clues to why this particular gadget blew up, but it will be several days before they can interview any of the girls.
(more + pics at link)
Four teenage girls suffered serious burns when their hair-styling tongs exploded in a bedroom.
The gas-powered device blew a massive hole through the roof of the house and started a fire which spread to neighbouring properties.
The school friends, who are all in a critical condition, had been dressing for a Christmas party when the explosion occurred. Anya Evans, 15, her sister Kira, 14, and their friends Nadine Fardon, 14, and Kimberly Patterson, 15, ran screaming into the street with their clothes on fire.
and
There are several popular models which are powered by refillable gas canisters.
These provide a portable source of heat for curling or straightening hair. Police and fire crews are sifting through the gutted bedroom for clues to why this particular gadget blew up, but it will be several days before they can interview any of the girls.
(more + pics at link)