A hairdryer left plugged in created enough heat to cause a can of dry shampoo to explode in a northeast Calgary on Thursday afternoon, fire officials say. She went upstairs and found a bathroom door had been blown off the hinges and some towels were on fire, which she put out. "The fire investigator determined that a hairdryer which had been plugged in created enough heat to cause an aerosol dry shampoo can sitting nearby to explode with substantial force," said a release. "The bathroom sustained damage to the door, cabinet and bathtub tiles as a result of the blast. The fire department also shared some fire prevention tips, including:Always unplug appliances such as curling irons, flat irons and hairdryers that aren't in use.

Source: CBC News February 15, 2019 02:15 UTC