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NHK
23-07-2025
- NHK
Tokyo apartment fire injures 5, portable fan suspected as cause
A fire broke out at an apartment building in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward on Wednesday morning, injuring five people. Police suspect that a small portable electric fan that was being charged may be to blame. Tokyo's police and fire departments said they received an emergency call at about 8:30 a.m. about a fire in a unit on the building's ninth floor. Fifty fire engines were mobilized. The fire was mostly put out within about two hours, after burning several dozen square meters of the unit. Five people, including a male resident of the unit, are being treated at hospital after inhaling smoke. The police said the condition of the site after the fire suggests that a handheld fan that was charging may have caused the blaze.
The Independent
18-07-2025
- The Independent
Shark's clever misting fan has £30 off right now – but you'll need to be quick
As the mercury climbs and the nation melts, it pays to have one of the best electric fans in your corner. But even the best fans will struggle during a proper heatwave. If you're looking for a way to cool yourself down more quickly – and you don't fancy spending hundreds of pounds on a portable air conditioner – this deal on the Shark flexbreeze hydrogo is your answer. We reviewed the non-misting version of this model in our round-up of the best fans, so we can vouch for its core design. Unlike the original model, the flexbreeze hydrogo does more than just move hot air around. It uses a special attachment to spritz a fine, cooling mist into the air, providing instant relief on those scorching days. Usually £129.99, we saw the Shark flexbreeze hydrogo go down to just £99 in Amazon's Prime Day sale earlier this month. But if you missed out on the offer, it's not too late, as we've spotted it on sale at Currys for the same price. However, with so many hot spells this year –and the potential for another heatwave – stock is limited, so you'll need to be quick to snap it up. Beat the heat with this fantastic deal on Shark's most versatile fan. The FlexBreeze is portable enough to use on a tabletop and powerful too, providing up to 20m of airflow. UV and rain resistance make it suitable for outdoor use, while its quiet operation on the lowest fan speed means you can use it indoors or by your bedside on hot nights. Its standout feature is the included InstaCool Misting Attachment, which sprays a fine mist for extra cooling on the hottest days. With 12 hours of battery life, it's a brilliant gadget for keeping comfortable during the summer, and reduced to less than £100, it's a heatwave essential. If it drops out of stock at Currys, you can also get it for the same price at Shark and Very.
The Independent
08-07-2025
- The Independent
Shark's clever misting fan is the ultimate heatwave gadget – it's on sale for Prime Day
As the mercury climbs and the nation melts, it pays to have one of the best electric fans in your corner. But even the best fans will struggle during a proper heatwave. If you're looking for a way to cool yourself down more quickly – and you don't fancy spending hundreds of pounds on a portable air conditioner – this Prime Day deal on the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo is your answer. We reviewed the non-misting version of the FlexBreeze in our round-up of the best fans, so we can vouch for the fan's underlying design. Unlike the basic model, the FlexBreeze HydroGo does more than just move air around, using a special attachment to spritz a fine, cooling mist into the airflow, providing instant relief on those sweltering days. Usually £129.99, the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo is discounted to just £99 in the Prime Day sale. With temperatures set to rise again soon, there's never been a better time to invest in a bit of heatwave-beating tech. Beat the heat with this fantastic deal on Shark's most versatile fan. The FlexBreeze is portable enough to use on a tabletop and powerful too, providing up to 20m of airflow. UV and rain resistance make it suitable for outdoor use, while its quiet operation on the lowest fan speed means you can use it indoors or by your bedside on hot nights. Its standout feature is the included InstaCool Misting Attachment, which sprays a fine mist for extra cooling on the hottest days. With 12 hours of battery life, it's a brilliant gadget for keeping comfortable during the summer – and reduced to under £100, it's a heatwave essential.
The Independent
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Best electric fan deals, tried and tested to beat the heatwave
Summer has well and truly arrived, bringing warm days and stuffy nights. Whether you're looking for ways to keep cool while working from home or want to chill out as you sleep, we've selected the best electric fan deals to help you save on this heatwave essential. From tower fans to tabletop models, our hand-picked deals cover a range of budgets. There are options for less than £50, which don't tend to have as many speed and oscillation settings as pricier models. Once you go above £100, you'll often find smart features, convertible models and fans that are quieter. No matter the price, we only recommend models from brands we've tested in our round-up of the best electric fans, so you can be sure you're getting your money's worth. We'll be keeping this page updated throughout the summer as we search for discounts on top cooling brands including Dyson, Shark, Black + Decker and more. Keep in mind that fans can quickly run out of stock, particularly during heatwaves, so if you see a deal that ticks all your boxes, it's worth bookmarking it and checking back when there's less demand. The best electric fan deals for June 2025 are: Black + Decker tower fan: Was £49.99, now £28.30, Black + Decker is one of our favourite tried and tested brands when it comes to keeping cool, with its electric fans, portable air conditioners and air coolers featuring in our round-ups. This tower fan from the brand is currently reduced by 43 per cent at Amazon, bringing it to less than £30. We put the smart version to the test, which has a remote control and an eight-hour timer. Our reviewer found that it was 'brilliant at moving cold air around a room' and helped it to 'feel less stuffy and humid'. This version doesn't come with a remote control and has a two-hour timer, so if you don't mind slightly pared-back features, you can make a decent saving. This versatile fan can be configured into 12 different combinations, including corded, cordless, tabletop, and outdoors. Our reviewer found that 'it did a great job of cooling the air to each side of the unit as well as directly in front of it,' thanks to five speed settings and 180-degree oscillation. Many retailers have reduced the price of the fan to £169.99, but we've got a handy tip to help you save even more. If you sign up for the Shark newsletter using the link below, you'll be sent a 10 per cent discount code to use on the Shark website. We tested this out ourselves, and with the discount code, the fan comes to £152.99. It's a modest saving, but you won't find it for that price elsewhere. Here's a chance to save on the priciest pedestal fan we've tested, with 25 per cent off at Amazon. Our reviewer was impressed with the fan's 26 speed settings, far more than most models offer, as well as the natural breeze mode that's designed to simulate real wind. 'We thought it would be a gimmick,' they said. 'But it was noticeably different from the usual blasting air you find in most fans.' Our reviewer's favourite feature on this Levoit fan is its intelligent temperature sensor, which 'tracks the room temperature in your home and responds accordingly by changing the fan speed'. It's pretty powerful too, with a maximum fan speed of 25ft per second. It's currently on a limited-time deal with 20 per cent off at Amazon. If you notice it creeping back up in price, it's worth waiting to buy it, as it's likely to drop again. Our best budget electric fan is now even cheaper thanks to this deal. The tower fan has 70-degree oscillation and an aroma tray, which was our tester's favourite feature. 'Adding some eucalyptus or peppermint oil to the tray made it a lot easier to relax, blowing a fresh scent around the room,' she wrote in her review. Amazon too.
