Man killed in vaping accident

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Man dead after vape pen explosion in Florida
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A Florida man has died after the vaping pen he was using exploded in his face. Fire fighters found the body of Tallmadge D'Elia in his burnt-out apartment, with burns to more than 80% of his body. Two pieces of the vape pen were found lodged in his head.

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