Exploding Hoverboard Nearly Sets Family’s House on Fire
It’s that terrifying moment when a hoverboard catches on fire inside a house. As the children run for their lives, the hoverboard explodes into flames. Batteries fly in all directions, but quick-thinking mom grabs oven mitts to put out the flames. Her husband was upstairs sleeping when the fire broke out, but came down in time to get the fire extinguisher and put it out. The family says they could have easily lost their home if they hadn’t had a fire extinguisher. #InsideEdition
The video shows a hoverboard catching fire and exploding in a family's living room. The danger is the sudden fire and explosion, which could have caused burns or injuries from flying debris. No safety equipment was visible in the video. It's unclear if the hoverboard was being operated by a professional, but it was likely being used by children. The children and the mother in the room were directly affected by the explosion and ran for their lives. The aftermath showed that everyone escaped the fire, with no visible injuries. While the full extent of the damage is unknown, the potential aftermath could have included burns, injuries, and fire damage to the home.