Battery explodes in woman’s purse interrupting Nevada city council meeting

Sparks literally flew during a recent city council meeting in Boulder City, Nev. when a woman’s purse suddenly burst into flames on Tuesday.

The purse was so hot she tossed it off her lap and tried to take it outside of the council chambers.

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“She was kind of in shock because it happened so fast. She was on fire; her purse was on fire. Kind of a crazy scene,” Hall said.

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Boulder City Fire Chief Kevin Nicholson who was present at the meeting jumped into action to assist the woman according to the city’s Facebook page.

“I believe it was a battery malfunction that ignited the contents of her purse,” Boulder City Fire Chief Kevin Nicholson told KSNV.

Although it is not clear which battery caused the flames, Nicholson said it wasn’t from her cellphone.

When paramedics arrived, the woman was treated for minor burns and was released.

Nicholson advises everyone to carefully read device manuals and take note of its care and maintenance.