Nigerian nurse honoured with bravery award after saving vaping patient on fire in UK
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A Nigerian nurse received a bravery award for quickly extinguishing a fire caused by a vaping patient at Sunderland Royal Hospital.Summary
In August 2025, at Sunderland Royal Hospital in the UK, a patient in her 50s attempted to vape while connected to oxygen, igniting a fire that threatened the ward. Nigerian nurse Emmanuel Ndubuisi quickly turned off the oxygen supply and used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames, preventing severe injuries. The patient suffered burns to her head but survived. For his decisive action, Ndubuisi was awarded the Cavell Star Award, a national bravery honor. The South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust praised his teamwork and issued a renewed warning against vaping near oxygen equipment.
(Source：Punch)
