A man is in critical condition after his robotic vacuum cleaner malfunctioned and exploded, causing a housefire that resulted in severe burns covering 75% of his body. Lachie Perrem, 25, suffered extensive injuries in the devastating fire that destroyed his home in Perth, Australia. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene in Brabham following reports of the fire and transported Lachie to Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth.
Lachie is currently receiving medical care in the burns unit and has undergone numerous surgeries following the incident. His family and loved ones are deeply affected by the tragic event, with his fiancée Bri Thompson expressing the overwhelming nature of the situation. Lachie’s mother, Fiona, is traveling from the other side of the country to be by his side during his recovery process in Western Australia.
A GoFundMe page has been established to support Lachie during his healing journey, raising nearly £11,400 so far. The fire, believed to have been caused by a robotic vacuum cleaner fault, is under investigation by building and energy inspectors. Authorities have sent the device for further examination to determine the exact cause of the explosion. Firefighters confirmed that the fire was accidental, triggered by a fault in the vacuum cleaner.
Lachie is expected to remain hospitalized for at least the next two months as he battles his injuries. Video footage from the scene depicts the intensity of the fire, which ravaged parts of the kitchen and lounge before being contained by fire crews. The incident has left the community shocked, rallying support for Lachie’s recovery as he faces a long road ahead.