A boy suffered burn injuries after the smart TV he was watching at home exploded in this north Kerala district on Wednesday, family sources said.
Sajin (14), a native of Ambileri in Kalpetta, sustained minor burns on his hands and was rushed to a nearby private hospital, they added.
The fire completely destroyed the television, and the flames spread to other parts of the house, causing extensive damage.
Upon being informed, residents and fire and rescue personnel rushed to the scene and doused the flames, they said.
Immanuel, Sajin’s younger brother, said the incident occurred while both were watching television.
"Suddenly, flames appeared on the switchboard. They spread quickly, and the back of the TV caught fire. As my brother tried to switch off the TV, he suffered burns on his hands. Later, it exploded loudly," he told the media.
Fire and rescue officials said a short circuit is suspected to have caused the explosion.