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E-Cigarette Explodes in Santa Ana Man’s Hand, Partially Lodging in Ceiling

A Santa Ana man on March 10, 2015, showed off part of an e-cigarette that exploded in his hand. (Credit: KTLA)

Chris Brookins called 911 early Monday after an e-cigarette exploded in his hand, lodging in the ceiling at his Santa Ana apartment and starting a small fire. “It shot up into the ceiling; there’s a burn mark,” said Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Steve Concialdi. Chip Yost reports from Santa Ana for the KTLA 5 News at 3 on March 10, 2015.