A Melbourne woman has been left traumatised after her hot water bottle exploded in a matter of seconds while she was lying in bed leaving her with horrific burns. It comes as experts at the Alfred Hospital reveal a rise in similar injuries as Australians desperately search for cheaper ways to keep warm.

For more, hot water burn victim, Madeline Sirianni, and the Director of Victorian Adult Burns Service at The Alfred Hospital Dr Dane Holden join.  

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