Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service's graphic video is part of a campaign to warn people of the dangers.
Across the country more than 100 fires have been caused by them including in the West Midlands.
A young mother had to flee her home in the West Midlands with her two young sons as flames engulfed her bedroom.
Safety tips for charging e-cigarettes:
- Always use the correct charger and follow the manufacturer’s instructions
- Never charge a battery that has signs of damage, that has been dropped, or has been subjected to impact
- Never plug a charger into a non-approved mains power transformer
- Check that your e-cigarette battery has overcharge or overheat protection
- Remove the battery from charge when complete – don’t over charge
- Never leave a battery on charge unattended
- Don’t use if wet or exposed to water
- Ensure that you dispose of batteries correctly
- Always have a smoke alarm in your home
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