Story highlights An explosion from an e-cigarette killed man in St. Petersburg, Florida, authorities sayUsers are cautioned to be mindful of safety; here's how to do so(CNN) An explosion from an electronic cigarette has killed a man in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to authorities who are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Officials found him with a wound to his top lip area and areas of burns to his body. The cause of death is identified as a projectile wound to the head, Bill Pellan, director of investigations at the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office, said Tuesday. The projectile was from a section of an e-cigarette. The autopsy noted that the e-cigarette was manufactured by Smok-E Mountain and was a "mod" type device.

Source: CNN May 15, 2018 20:15 UTC