Another Google Pixel 6a erupts in flames during charge

A Reddit user reported that their Google Pixel 6a smartphone experienced a battery explosion while charging on July 26. The device caught fire and ignited nearby bedsheets while positioned on a nightstand approximately 40 centimeters from the user's head during sleep. The incident caused damage to an air conditioning unit and resulted in throat irritation from smoke inhalation. Google has been distributing software updates that reduce fire risks by limiting battery charging performance and capacity after 400 charge cycles. This represents another battery-related safety incident involving the Pixel 6a model, which previously received praise for its value proposition.