Portable charger suddenly bursts into flames

October 30, 2026 7:36 am ·

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Shocking video captured a portable phone charger bursting into flames on a woman's couch as the battery failed without warning.

She escaped injury and the homeowners quickly put the fire out.

ABC News' Perry Russom reports.

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