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Sports Reporter Warns: Exploding Charger Sparks Safety Concerns

2/22/2026

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Ashley Nevel, a Los Angeles sports reporter, said the portable charger exploded while she slept, causing chemical burns and damaging her bed.
The explosion caused her phone to overheat, preventing her from calling for help.
Nevel alerted neighbors, who called 911.
She warned others against using portable chargers and emphasized safety measures such as having a fire blanket.
She called for banning portable chargers on airplanes due to safety concerns.

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Ashley Nevel, a Los Angeles sports reporter, said the portable charger exploded while she slept, causing chemical burns and damaging her bed.
The explosion caused her phone to overheat, preventing her from calling for help.
Nevel alerted neighbors, who called 911.
She warned others against using portable chargers and emphasized safety measures such as having a fire blanket.
She called for banning portable chargers on airplanes due to safety concerns.