A Florida man lost his teeth and part of this tongue when an electronic cigarette exploded in his mouth, according to a report by a Pensacola television station.

Tom Holloway, a resident of Niceville, Florida and e-cigarette user for about two years, is undergoing treatment at a burn centre, the ABC affiliate WEAR-TV said in a report on 14 Feb. A fire department official said the cause of the explosion was believed to be the battery. Investigators initially were unable to determine the brand of the e-cigarette. (pi)