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Australian Man Critically Burned in Robot Vacuum Explosion at Home
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By דיגיטל
First reported by N12 · Jul 7, 2026
What happened
Lachie Pram, 25, was critically burned over 75% of his body in a robot vacuum explosion at his home near Perth, Australia. He is hospitalized with severe injuries, and his family has launched a fundraising campaign to support his recovery and living expenses after losing their home.
- 0125-year-old Lachie Pram severely burned in robot vacuum explosion in his Perth-area home.
- 02He sustained burns over 75% of his body and is in critical condition at Fiona Stanley Hospital.
- 03Fire investigators suspect a malfunction in the robot vacuum caused the kitchen fire.
- 04The explosion damaged the living room and shattered windows, rendering the home uninhabitable.
- 05Family launched a GoFundMe campaign raising over $27,000 in 48 hours for medical and living costs.
- 06Lachie's mother highlighted the long recovery ahead involving surgeries and rehabilitation.
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