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Perth man fighting for life after robot vacuum cleaner explosion
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Perth man fighting for life after robot vacuum cleaner explosion

A Perth man named Lachie Perrem, in his 20s, is in critical condition after a fire caused by a robot vacuum cleaner exploded in his home on 2 July. The incident resulted in severe burns covering approximately 75% of his body, requiring hospitalization and ongoing treatment. Investigators confirmed the fire was accidental, stemming from a fault in the vacuum cleaner, which has been sent for further examination. Perrem's fiancée and housemates were left homeless, and they shared emotional updates about his condition online. His mother started a GoFundMe campaign to support his recovery and their living expenses, which had raised over $26,000 by early August. This appears to be the first recorded case of a fire linked to a robotic vacuum cleaner.

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Perth man fighting for life after robot vacuum cleaner explosion

A Perth man named Lachie Perrem, in his 20s, is in critical condition after a fire caused by a robot vacuum cleaner exploded in his home on 2 July. The incident resulted in severe burns covering approximately 75% of his body, requiring hospitalization and ongoing treatment. Investigators confirmed the fire was accidental, stemming from a fault in the vacuum cleaner, which has been sent for further examination. Perrem's fiancée and housemates were left homeless, and they shared emotional updates about his condition online. His mother started a GoFundMe campaign to support his recovery and their living expenses, which had raised over $26,000 by early August. This appears to be the first recorded case of a fire linked to a robotic vacuum cleaner.

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