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Charging cellphone bursts into flames, catches bed on fire in Topsfield
A resident suffered a minor burn.
A cellphone that was charging exploded and caught a bed on fire at a home in Topsfield on Saturday, officials say.
The residents were asked to evacuate the house, and the Topsfield fire and police departments were dispatched, according to a statement from the fire department.
Firefighters removed the burning bedding from the house and ventilated the residence, the department said.
One of the residents suffered a minor burn, authorities said, and within 45 minutes, all personnel were cleared of the scene.
The damage to the property is estimated to be $5,000, according to the statement.
The Topsfield Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal’s Office continue to investigate the fire.
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