A Nigerian woman has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to issue a heartfelt warning about the dangers of using phones near open flames after losing her cousin in a tragic accident.
The user, identified as @madukoko, revealed that her cousin lost his life after using a mobile device near a cooking gas setup located outdoors. Initially skeptical about the widely shared warning that phones near cooking gas could trigger fires or explosions, she said the incident confirmed its validity.
In a tweet filled with grief and urgency, she wrote:
“Please don’t carry your phones near open flame. I just lost my cousin this morning. Thank you. It was a cooking gas incident, and I feel everyone should be aware of the dangers by now. It’s all very true.”
Her tragic loss sparked an outpouring of sympathy from fellow users, with many expressing condolences and others amplifying her caution. Several commenters reiterated the dangers of using electronic devices near cooking gas, urging others to prioritize safety.
Please don’t carry your phones near open flame 🙏🏾
— A L C H E M I S T (@madukoko) January 23, 2025
I just lost my cousin this morning.
Thank you. It was a cooking gas incident, I feel everyone should be aware of the dangers by now. It’s all very true
— A L C H E M I S T (@madukoko) January 23, 2025