Desperate for warmth? Understand the risks of using charcoal in enclosed spaces.
She thought the charcoal would keep her warm. Instead, it nearly cost her her life.
As temperatures continue to drop across South Africa and households battle rising electricity costs, one Cape Town woman's frightening experience is serving as a timely warning about a winter heating method that health experts say can turn deadly within minutes.
TikTok creator Mazou, who posts under the handle @Zowie, recently shared what she describes as a near-death experience after she and her partner brought burning charcoal into their home for warmth during a cold night in Kraaifontein.
What began as a practical attempt to beat the winter chill quickly became a medical emergency.
