Summary
A fire started in a family's home in Caerwent, Monmouthshire, when a toy car battery unit caught fire on Christmas Day. Sherianne Wood, her two sons, and their dogs had to escape the building, and now they are staying in a hotel while awaiting damage assessment. The family is raising awareness about the dangers of rechargeable battery units following the incident.
Key Facts
- A fire occurred in a family's flat in Caerwent, Monmouthshire, on Christmas Day due to a toy car battery.
- Sherianne Wood and her sons, Evan and Blake, left the flat when the blaze started.
- The fire department attributed the fire to a remote-control charging lithium battery unit.
- Ms. Wood re-entered the burning building twice to save her dogs.
- The family is currently living in a hotel while the full damage is assessed.
- A crowdfunding campaign has raised over £3,500 to support the family.
- Ms. Wood wants to warn others about the risks associated with rechargeable battery units.
- The incident resulted in psychological distress for her children, as mentioned by Ms. Wood.
