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Viral CCTV Shows Boy’s Phone Battery Exploding After He Bites It in Indian Shop

Reporters cite the clip to warn about lithium‑ion hazards, noting no official confirmation of the boy’s current condition.

Overview

  • The footage, shared on X by the handle rose_k01, shows a youngster biting a lithium phone battery that ignites seconds later inside a mobile shop.
  • Witness accounts in reports say the boy suffered burns and was taken for medical treatment shortly after the blast.
  • Shop staff and customers reacted quickly, tossing the burning cell away from the counter and attempting to extinguish the flames.
  • Coverage explains that puncturing lithium‑ion cells can trigger thermal runaway with intense heat and corrosive electrolyte exposure that can cause chemical burns.
  • Outlets report the video remains widely circulated as of Feb. 7, while details such as the boy’s identity and medical status have not been independently verified.