An electronic device not approved for use in Canada caused a fire at a short-term rental on Muskoka Beach Road in Gravenhurst on Saturday evening, resulting in a hand injury to one person.
The renter assumed the device was safe to use because they found it in the unit.
The Gravenhurst Fire Department recommends people keep the following safety considerations in mind when using battery powered devices:
Always use manufacturer-approved chargin…
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