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New York Post
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Australian model Dominique Elissa reveals her near-death experience as backyard sauna explodes
Aussie model Dominique Elissa has detailed how a peaceful escape turned into a nightmare when she nearly lost her life in a terrifying freak accident. The 30-year-old influencer shared a shocking story of the near-death experience that happened in the backyard of a house she was staying in. She posted a video on TikTok this week, explaining how she narrowly escaped death in a clip that has over 80,000 views. The podcast host was staying at a house 30 minutes outside Byron Bay, where she was set to host a wellness retreat the next day. But her tranquil getaway was ruined when a sauna on the property exploded just moments before she was about to use it. 'I didn't think I was going to talk about this, but I had a crazy, traumatizing, near-death experience the other night,' Elissa said. 5 Dominique Elissa shared how she almost died in a sauna. She had turned on the sauna to heat up while cooking dinner, planning to use it afterwards as she had done the night before. 'I finish eating dinner and I'm about to put my swimmers on to go in the sauna, and I hear 'boom',' she explained. 'I look up and the entire sauna exploded.' 5 Elissa called the sauna situation the 'scariest moment of my life.' The blast sent debris flying around 35 feet into the air, causing a power cut in her remote accommodation. 'My phone was about to die, and I had no reception,' she said. 'I was screaming, 'Help, someone help me!' It was like a horror movie'. She managed to dial emergency services, but by the time they arrived, the sauna was destroyed. '[It] burned to the ground,' she said. 'It was the most horrific thing to experience because I was only a few minutes from going into that sauna'. 5 Elissa posted details about the sauna scare situation as she filmed a 'Get Ready With Me' video for TikTok. 'I'm so grateful to be alive, so grateful to be here,' the wellness enthusiast added. Comments from her 73,000 TikTok followers quickly flooded in. 'This is straight out of a Final Destination movie,' one follower wrote, while another added, 'new fear unlocked'. 5 Elissa's TikTok post about the incident received over 80,000 views. @dominiquelissa / Instagram Many also believed that Elissa's late mother, Odile Faludi, who passed away in March after a battle with stage four cancer, was watching over her. 'OMG Dom, life is so precious, your mum was there watching over you,' one follower commented, echoing the thoughts of many. Others shared their shock that this could even happen. 'I have never heard of this before,' one person admitted. 5 Elissa said she was 'grateful to be alive' after the incident. @dominiquelissa / Instagram 'Never going to a sauna again,' another claimed. Saunas can explode and burn down for a number of reasons. Malfunctions in the heater or thermostat can lead to electrical fires, as can poor design – like installing a heater too close to timber walls or ceilings. Leaving towels or other flammable items on or near the heater can also cause them to ignite quickly. While uncommon, some saunas use hot rocks that have internal cracks. If water becomes trapped within these cracks, it can heat up and cause the rocks to explode.
What's On
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Elissa is performing at Dubai Opera this November
Elissa is heading to Dubai Opera this November, and if that name makes your heart skip a beat – you're not alone. The Lebanese superstar – whose music has shaped the region's sound for over two decades – is bringing her voice, her ballads, and all the feels to the stage for one night only: November 3. Here's the lowdown. Elissa: voice of a generation She's one of the biggest names in Arabic pop – and for good reason. With over 30 million records sold and a billion-plus YouTube views under her belt, Elissa has defined what emotional storytelling sounds like in the region. Forbes even listed her among the most influential women in the Arab world. Not bad for someone who once just wanted to sing her heart out. Her sound If you know, you know. Elissa's songs are smooth and straight to the soul. From the aching beauty of Ajmal Ihssas to the nostalgic pull of Ayshalak , she's been part of the soundtrack to millions of lives. Expect a setlist packed with your favourites – Betmoun , Hob Kol Hayaty plus the magic that happens when an audience knows every word. Elissa's catalogue is packed with songs that carry weight and her live shows stir something. If you've been through it, she's probably sung about it. Dubai Opera Set inside one of the city's most iconic venues, this show's got the perfect backdrop. Dubai Opera's acoustics are made for artists like Elissa – intimate, elegant, and powerful. Whether you're in Silver or Diamond, every seat brings you close to the music. All the details Presented by Moments Event, tickets are now available at Ticket categories Silver: Dhs295 Gold: Dhs595 Platinum: Dhs795 VIP: Dhs995 Diamond: Dhs1,995 More big names If you're planning your concert calendar, the UAE is stacked: May J. Blige at Coca-Cola Arena on June 24, Jennifer Lopez at Etihad Arena on July 29, Lil Baby on October 18, Enrique Iglesias in November, and Katy Perry closing the year in December. Dubai Opera, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai. Images: Instagram > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
7NEWS
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Australian influencer Dominique Elissa narrowly escapes death after sauna explosion in backyard
Australian influencer and model Dominique Elissa narrowly escaped death after a sauna exploded in the backyard of a property she was staying at. The 30-year-old revealed she was staying at a house 30 minutes from Byron Bay, had no reception, no close neighbours and was just minutes from entering the sauna when it blew up. 'I had the most crazy, traumatising, near-death experience the other night,' Ms Elissa said in a TikTok video. 'I had put the sauna on. . . I was in it the night before, and I thought I'll just cook dinner quickly and then go in, in 40 minutes, which is what you do for a lot of saunas, you let them heat up.' Loading TikTok Post Ms Elissa explained she had just finished eating and was about to put her bathers on for the sauna when she heard a huge bang. 'I hear 'boom' and I look up and the entire sauna exploded,' she said. 'It was like a 10 to 15-metre-high explosion, all the power went out, my phone was about to die, I have no reception. 'I am screaming 'Help! Somebody help me', like it was a horror movie.' Ms Elissa was able to dial 000 but by the time emergency services arrived, the whole sauna had burnt to the ground. 'It was the most horrific thing to experience because I was a few minutes from going into that sauna.' She said the incident has proven to her how precious life is and she is grateful to have escaped without injuries. 'Life is fragile, you have no idea what curveballs life is going to throw at you. It was the craziest 24 hours of my entire life.' 'I just feel so grateful to be alive.' Ms Elissa's year has not been easy, with her mother passing away in March after a devastating battle with cancer. Just two weeks before her mum's death, Ms Elissa held a wedding at the hospital so she could celebrate her marriage to her partner Tom Bull while her mum was still alive. She said it was the best decision she ever made. The couple will also hold another wedding in Italy later this year.
Perth Now
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Aussie model escapes death in ‘horrific' sauna explosion
Australian influencer and model Dominique Elissa narrowly escaped death after a sauna exploded in the backyard of an Airbnb. The 30-year-old revealed she was staying at a property 30 minutes from Byron Bay, had no reception, no close neighbours and was just minutes from entering the sauna when it blew up. 'I had the most crazy, traumatising, near-death experience the other night,' Ms Elissa said in a TikTok video. 'I had put the sauna on. . . I was in it the night before, and I thought I'll just cook dinner quickly and then go in, in 40 minutes, which is what you do for a lot of saunas, you let them heat up.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Ms Elissa explained she had just finished eating and was about to put her bathers on for the sauna when she heard a huge bang. 'I hear 'boom' and I look up and the entire sauna exploded,' she said. 'It was like a 10 to 15-metre-high explosion, all the power went out, my phone was about to die, I have no reception. 'I am screaming 'Help! Somebody help me', like it was a horror movie.' Ms Elissa was able to dial 000 but by the time emergency services arrived, the whole sauna had burnt to the ground. 'It was the most horrific thing to experience because I was a few minutes from going into that sauna.' She said the incident has proven to her how precious life is and she is grateful to have escaped without injuries. 'Life is fragile, you have no idea what curveballs life is going to throw at you. It was the craziest 24 hours of my entire life.' 'I just feel so grateful to be alive.' Ms Elissa's year has not been easy, with her mother passing away in March after a devastating battle with cancer. Just two weeks before her mum's death, Ms Elissa held a wedding at the hospital so she could celebrate her marriage to her partner Tom Bull while her mum was still alive. She said it was the best decision she ever made. The couple will also hold another wedding in Italy later this year.
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire author leads new book events at Bothwell hub
Elissa Soave, who has recently published her second novel - set in Hamilton - has arranged for a series of authors to take part in the series of monthly events. A host of authors will be opening up and sharing their stories at a new monthly event launching a new chapter for Bothwell's community hub. Local novelist Elissa Soave has arranged a series of 'Authors in Conversation' evenings, which will see two visiting writers interviewed about their work and taking questions from audience members at the town's former library building, now transformed into a community space. Elissa will be one of the first two writers in the hotseat this Friday, May 30, alongside Gillian Shirreffs, while a further eight authors are lined up to visit the town on dates scheduled until the end of September. Uddingston resident Elissa is the author of Ginger and Me, set in her home town and featuring local landmarks including the Tunnock's factory and scenes around Birkenshaw and Viewpark seen by bus driver protagonist Wendy, and new release Graffiti Girls – featuring 40-something friends Amy, Carole, Lenore and Susan who embark on a campaign of feminist grafitti around their hometown of Hamilton. She said: 'Bothwell Futures are doing great work and want to bring more people in to the hub. I'd got in touch to see about doing something together and now we have this series of author events on the last Friday of each month, which is quite fitting as it's the former library. 'I've been in touch with quite a few authors and two per month will be interviewed about their books, motivation, and take part in a question and answer session, and we've also partnered with independent bookshop Daydreams from Milngavie who will sell books. 'Our idea is that books and reading are for everyone and we want to bring authors to the heart of the local community. We hope there will be lots of local support and that it will take off as it's a great venue; and we hope the events will also benefit the community as people might come along and then go for a meal or out for the evening in the surrounding area.' She and fellow author Gillian will be interviewed by South Lanarkshire librarian Scott Montgomery at Friday's event, for which tickets cost £10 and are available at Elissa will then turn interviewer for the following four conversation evenings – featuring Sarah Smith and Karen Campbell on June 27; Tom Brogan and Andy Bollen on July 25; Claire Wilson and Callum McSorley on August 29; and George Paterson and Peter Bennett on September 26. Author Elissa won the inaugural Primadonna Prize six years ago, earned agency representation and months later landed a publishing deal with Harper Collins. She was also a finalist for the Bloody Scotland Pitch Perfect award in the same year and has had work published in various journals and anthologies. Ginger and Me was published in 2022 and was shortlisted for the Saltire Society Scottish first book award, while Hamilton-set Graffiti Girls was published in March and her third, The Allotments, is due to be published next March 2026. She said of Graffiti Girls: 'It's about four women in their late 40s who live in Hamilton and find that life isn't as good as they thought it would be when they were at school together, and they embark on a graffiti campaign around the town to highlight issues. 'There's a lot of local interest – my first novel was set in Uddingston and there was a lot support too, as people like to see themselves represented in literature and Lanarkshire as county has lots of great authors like Julie Kennedy and Graeme Armstrong. 'Graffiti Girls is a fun book and I'm looking forward to being interviewed by Scott, answering questions and having people coming along to the book events at the Bothwell Hub.' * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
