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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
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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.

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Thankfully, no one was injured.

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

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You can read it here.