Evan Spahlinger, 21, hospitalized with severe burns after e-cigarette explodes in his face in Naples, Florida
Modified Date:
Thu, 10/29/2015 - 7:55amAccident Date:
Tuesday, October 27, 2015Florida man hospitalized after e-cigarette explodes in face
A Naples man went in for surgery Tuesday afternoon after an e-cigarette exploded in his face Monday morning, burning his face, neck, hands and lungs. Emergency medics transported Evan Spahlinger from Naples Community Hospital to the Burn Center at Kendall Regional Medical Center Monday.
NAPLES, FLORIDA MAN HOSPITALIZED AFTER E-CIGARETTE EXPLODES IN HIS FACE
Spahlinger’s sister was at home with him when the explosion occurred and after hearing a loud noise, discovered her brother in a room gasping for air. She immediately dialed 911.
“She went towards the explosion to find him completely covered in black, what appeared to be soot, throwing up, foaming from the mouth,” their mother, Alissa Stefanacci, said.
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Type: Other Type of Accident
People Involved:
Evan Spahlinger
City:
Naples, FLCounty:
Collier County, FLArea:
Ft. Myers-Naples, FL
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