Woodworking and woodburning tools, paint and brushes.Photo: Getty
Wisconsin police said two people died while attempting to use a dangerous wood-burning technique that has become popular on social media.
On Thursday, theMarathon County Sheriff’s Office announced the findingsof an investigation into the deaths of 44-year-old Tanya Rodriguez and 52-year-old James Carolfi, a couple found dead in a house fire on April 6.
In a statement, the sheriff’s office explained the method uses high-voltage electricity to burn “tree-like patterns into wood” that has been soaked in a chemical solution.
“Through the investigation, it was determined that the fire started in the garage before spreading to the home,” the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office said. “We believe that the fractal wood-burning equipment that caused the electrocutions likely caused the structure fire.”
An example of fractal wood burning.Getty
After announcing their findings, the sheriff’s office warned against the dangers of fractal wood burning, which they said gained popularity due to viral videos on social media.
“The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office wishes to alert citizens of the dangers of fractal woodburning, an art form that has gained popularity on social media sites such as TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube,” they mentioned.
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Onshopping siteslike Etsy and Mercari, art made from fractal wood burning can sell for hundreds of dollars.
source: people.com
