Russian influencer Anna Otavinová sustained second-degree burns covering 30 percent of her body after a portable power bank overheated and caught fire next to her bed in Moscow, according to reporting by The Sun and Slovak news outlet Nový Čas. The 24-year-old clairvoyant woke up to the smell of smoke as flames ignited her carpet, bed frame, and hair during the night.
How the Moscow Apartment Fire Started
According to Nový Čas, the incident occurred when Otavinová plugged her smartphone into a portable power bank before going to sleep in her luxury penthouse. The device overheated significantly overnight, sparking a sudden blaze right beside her mattress. “In a split second, it started burning,” Otavinová stated on social media, as reported by Nový Čas.
The sleeping influencer was abruptly awakened by smoke filling the room. At that moment, the fire had already spread to the carpet and the edge of her bed. Because she was sleeping with her hair down and facing away from the device, the flames quickly caught her hair when she sat up in panic, subsequently igniting her back as she moved.
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Emergency Response and Extent of Injuries
Emergency services arrived within minutes after the apartment’s alarm system automatically triggered. According to Nový Čas, firefighters and medical personnel responded swiftly to the luxury penthouse. Otavinová managed to smother the flames on her bed and floor before emergency crews arrived, but not before sustaining severe injuries.
Medical evaluations confirmed that Otavinová suffered second-degree burns across 30 percent of her body. She received immediate medical treatment for burns on her back, alongside the damage to her hair and skin caused by the initial ignition of the bedding and carpet.
Origin of the Faulty Power Bank
Reflecting on the incident on social media, Otavinová noted that she received the malfunctioning power bank as a gift from a former partner. According to Nový Čas, she no longer remembers the specific brand of the device. The 24-year-old maintains a substantial following online, serving roughly 3,000 clients through her digital platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused Anna Otavinová’s apartment fire?
According to Nový Čas and The Sun, a portable power bank used to charge a smartphone overheated overnight beside her bed, igniting nearby bedding, carpet, and her hair.
What injuries did the influencer sustain?
Otavinová sustained second-degree burns covering 30 percent of her body, primarily on her back, alongside burns to her hair, according to verified reports.
How did emergency services respond?
The luxury penthouse’s alarm system triggered automatically when the fire started, bringing rescue services to the scene within minutes.
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