Horrifying CCTV footage of car on fire shows why vapes should never be left in vehicles

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The popularity of vaping has surged in recent years, with many considering it a healthier alternative to traditional smoking.

However, an urgent warning has been issued about the dangers of leaving vape pens in cars, following the release of CCTV footage that shows the potential havoc they can wreak in a short span of time.

The alarming video, which was uploaded on YouTube and subsequently shared on Reddit, depicts a car parked in a lot suddenly bursting into flames.

The cause? Meanwhile the caption of the YouTube video read: "Per the owner of the vehicle, they believe the battery in their vape pen that was left in the centre console got so hot it exploded and caught the interior of the vehicle on fire." According to Ske Vape: "Leaving your vape device in a hot car, even for a short time, can cause serious problems.