Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-05 20:52:45 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 3E82EE15DF5FCB0E676091C67D1FD0E507F034711E8DD75B3480C39EACADAE3F
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DIY fractal wood burning creates a high risk of fatal electrocution. It has killed at least 35 people since 2016. Craft associations and government bodies in the US and Canada have issued strong warnings against the practice and suggested safer alternatives. https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a40410809/fractal-wood-burning-dangers-alternatives/ https://www.woodturner.org/Woodturner/Resources/Information-/Safety/Lichtenburg-Burning---Fractal-Burning/Woodturner/Resources/Safety-Materials/Safety-Fractal-Burning-Lichtenburg-Burning.aspx
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