The woodburning system caused a fire in the garage that spread throughout the home, drawing the attention of authorities. | Photo: Reproduction/WSAW
A couple were electrocuted and found dead in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. Police discovered the bodies of Tanya Rodriguez, 44, and James Carolfi, 52, in the garage of the residence where they lived after dealing with a fire incident at the home on April 6, but the investigation didn’t end until the last week. , day 21
According to police, the couple tried to play a video that went viral on TikTok, consisting of making an effect called Lichtenberg to decorate the house, but things got out of hand. This artistic method has become a frenzy on social media, but authorities have classified it as “highly dangerous” because of the highvoltage electricity used in the process. The pair decided to use a homemade device that emits pulses of electricity onto the structure that are usually generated by the source of microwave ovens, electrocuting both of them.
Example of fractal art on wood made by a professional | Photo: Playback/TikTok/ @bruceburnswoodshop
The technique is to burn wood to make it look “fractal”, i.e. similar to the design of tree roots. To do this, it is necessary to leave the desired area soaked in a flammable chemical solution and ignite small controlled sparks. Many videos show the additional use of substances that add color to the fired shapes, adding an extra touch of beauty.
The couple “accidentally” died from electrocution, the local sheriff concluded. The woodburning system caused a fire in the garage that spread throughout the home, drawing the attention of authorities.
DailyMail claims some people are “improvizing” and using microwave transformers or car batteries. These parts can reach voltages of 12,000 volts.
It’s not the first time that TikTok, the world’s most downloaded app, has been mentioned in cases of fatal domestic accidents or even illicit drug shaming. In March, we reported that the social network will be the subject of investigations into possible harm to young people’s health.