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Apple Store Evacuated After iPhone Battery Overheats, Filling Store With Smoke
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An Apple store was evacuated after an iPhone battery overheated Tuesday, causing a build-up of smoke and left a repair worker who was removing the battery injured.
Around 50 people were inside an Apple store in Zurich, Switzerland, when the battery of an iPhone overheated and burned the hand of a worker. As the battery overheated, smoke began to emerge from the device, forcing customers to evacuate the premises.
“At the same time, there was a slight build-up of smoke, which led to around 50 customers and employees having to leave the business temporarily,” police said in a statement. “The staff responded well and correctly. It sprinkled quartz sand over the overheated battery so that the smoke could be contained and sucked out after switching on the ventilation.”
Seven people whom were present received medical treatment but did not need to be taken to the hospital.
Forensic specialists are currently investigating the incident.
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