Overheated Mini Fan Causes Fire Scare in Caloocan Household
MINI FAN – A routine night of charging a small handheld fan turned into a terrifying fire incident inside a home in Caloocan City.
A handheld mini fan that had been overcharged caught fire inside a house in Barangay 34, Maypajo, Caloocan City, on Thursday morning, April 9, as captured by a CCTV camera. The homeowner, identified as Jhinky Bolante Almoete, said she had left the mini fan plugged in after falling asleep in the early hours of the morning.
Four people were inside the room when the incident happened, and Almoete was closest to the electrical outlet.
She woke up around 5:20 a.m. after feeling flames on her back.
She immediately unplugged the charger and threw the mini fan to the floor before trying to extinguish the fire by shaking a foam mattress.
Almoete suffered burns on her hands and feet after melted plastic dripped from the burning device.
“Dalawa lang po kasi yung electric fan namin dito sa taas bale binuksan ko yung mini fan namin. Tinutok ko po sa anak ko kasi nga pawis na pawis,” said Almoete.
“Tapos nung na-lowbatt… chinarge ko yung mini fan tas na-gscroll muna ako sa FB hanggang sa nakatulog na ako. Hindi ko nahugot yung mini fan ng charger,” Almoete added.
Fire officials reminded the public not to leave devices charging overnight due to the risks of overheating and fire incidents.
Na-overcharge na handheld fan, sumabog habang natutulog ang isang mag-anak sa Bgy. 34, Maypajo, Caloocan City, Huwebes ng umaga, April 9, 2026.
Isa ang sugatan sa insidente matapos matuluan ng natunaw na plastic. @ABSCBNNews(Courtesy: Jhinky Bolante Almoete) pic.twitter.com/bo2XLTdw1T
— Eon Sanchez (@eon_sanchez) April 11, 2026
Authorities emphasized the importance of using certified chargers, avoiding overcharging, and monitoring electronic devices, especially while sleeping. They also urged households to regularly inspect cables, adapters, and portable gadgets to prevent similar fire incidents.
The Caloocan incident serves as a reminder of how small household electronics, when left unattended, can pose serious safety hazards. Residents were advised to unplug unused appliances and avoid charging devices on soft surfaces such as beds or foam mattresses that can easily catch fire. Investigations into the exact cause of the overheating mini fan are ongoing, but initial findings point to prolonged charging as a possible trigger for the blaze. The homeowner’s quick response helped prevent the fire from spreading further inside the room safely and quickly.
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