Fire bosses have called for safety warnings to be displayed on electronic cigarettes after they were linked to a surge of incidents, including one death.

In less than two years, the devices were involved in more than 100 fires, according to figures obtained by the Press Association.

The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents all 46 fire authorities in England and Wales, said this could be the "tip of the iceberg" and warned many cases may be going unreported.

Most fires are sparked by users connecting e-cigarettes to incompatible chargers.

In August, David Thomson, 62, was killed when an e-cigarette on charge exploded and ignited oxygen equipment he was believed to have been using.

Other incidents have resulted in people being hurt, while there have been reports of homes being badly damaged.

Jeremy Hilton, chairman of the LGA's Fire Services Management Committee, warned more deaths could follow unless action is taken.

He said: "Tragically, at least one life has been claimed and more fatalities could follow unless this issue is addressed rigorously and robustly.

"We are warning users that it is simply not worth risking their lives to save a few pounds by buying dodgy, dangerous or incompatible chargers."