Florida Homeowner’s Quick Thinking Saved Her Home From Wheelchair Fire

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Talk about a close call!

A Florida homeowner is safe after her quick thinking saved her home as a battery from an electronic wheelchair exploded in her driveway according to Action News Jax.

Alexandra Anaya purchased the electronic wheelchair from a thrift store for a family member and charged its battery with a non-manufactured charger when suddenly things went strange as she heard a clicking sound.

The battery was hot so after researching she took the wheelchair outside as it started to make a “hiss” sound.

It said, ‘Imminent danger, put it on cement or somewhere where other things won’t catch on fire.

After taking it outside to the driveway she ran for safety as the wheelchair exploded seconds later.

Anaya suffered minor injuries while Hollywood Fire Rescue shared the footage and gave safety tips.

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