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Battery explosion leads to house fire in Lehigh Acres

Here's what crews are asking you to keep in mind when charging lithium-ion batteries in your home

Lehigh Fire

By: Shari Armstrong

Posted at 4:19 PM, Mar 27, 2024

and last updated 2024-03-27 16:19:57-04

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Lehigh Acres Fire Department says a fire sparked at a home on 12 St. SW on Wednesday.

The department say the fire started after a lithium battery pack exploded while charging in the garage.

Thankfully, no one was injured.

However, the incident prompted a notice from Lehigh Fire to help keep you and your property safe.

You can read it here.