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Isère: His electric wheelchair catches fire, the guest of un Ehpad dies

A resident of an Ehpad (a type of elderly care facility) in the Isère department died after his electric wheelchair caught fire. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards and potential risks associated with the use of such devices in care facilities. Authorities are likely investigating the cause of the fire to determine if there were any defects in the equipment or lapses in safety protocols. This event highlights the importance of ensuring proper maintenance and oversight of assistive technologies used by elderly residents.

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Isère: His electric wheelchair catches fire, the guest of un Ehpad dies

A resident of an Ehpad (a type of elderly care facility) in the Isère department died after his electric wheelchair caught fire. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards and potential risks associated with the use of such devices in care facilities. Authorities are likely investigating the cause of the fire to determine if there were any defects in the equipment or lapses in safety protocols. This event highlights the importance of ensuring proper maintenance and oversight of assistive technologies used by elderly residents.

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