Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

April 27, 2025

Firefighters Reveal the Worst Place to Keep Your Phone

3. On Your Bed or Sofa

Soft surfaces like beds and sofas act as insulators, trapping heat emitted by phones during charging. If a charger malfunctions or the phone overheats, these fabrics can ignite quickly. Fire safety experts advise against charging phones on such surfaces and recommend using hard, non-flammable areas instead.