Yemenis turn to unsafe energy alternatives due to desperation

An explosion in Taiz, Yemen, caused by a lithium battery in a solar power system resulted in a house fire that severely burned several residents, including a mother and two children who died. Al-Thawra General Hospital reported a rise in battery-related incidents, which accounted for a significant portion of burns treated. The shift to solar energy and cooking gas as alternatives to expensive petrol has led to unsafe practices and increased fire hazards, prompting authorities to enforce stricter regulations on vehicle modifications and solar installations.

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