WATCH: Terrifying footage shows how quickly device chargers can go on fire

An Irish fire brigade has posted a stark reminder to the public on the dangers of device chargers.

Dublin Fire Brigade posted the footage online, showing how quickly a faulty charger can cause a house to go up in flames. 

The terrifying video shows a tablet being charged on a countertop, as the charger starts to smoke and burn, and a small flame can been seen coming from the charger. 

Take a look. 

Please remember to always charge your devices on a hard, non-flammable surface, with original, undamaged, cables.

And unplug them when they reach 100%.

Imagine this happening under your pillow, or your child’s pillow. pic.twitter.com/TvppVSDaE4

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) February 1, 2021

Posting the footage online to warn of the dangers device chargers can cause, Dublin Fire Brigade wrote: "Please remember to always charge your devices on a hard, non-flammable surface, with original, undamaged, cables.

"And unplug them when they reach 100%. Imagine this happening under your pillow, or your child’s pillow."

Advice on buying new chargers has been issued by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. 

Tips include buying from a reputable retailer, making sure to check that the electrical charger has the CE mark and not buying a cheap, unbranded electrical charger. 

For more information on buying and using electrical chargers safely, visit CCPC.ie. 

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