Lithium-ion battery to blame for Bronx house fire that left 6 injured: FDNY
HIGHBRIDGE, Bronx (WABC) -- A lithium-ion battery is to blame for a house fire in the Bronx that injured six people, including two firefighters, on Tuesday night, according to officials.
The FDNY says a lithium-ion battery used to power a micro mobility device sparked the fire at a three-story home located at 920 Summit Ave. in the Highbridge section.
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Four civilians and two firefighters were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
More than 130 emergency personnel rushed to the scene as flames jumped from the windows of the home.
Using multiple hose lines and a tower ladder, firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to other buildings.
It was placed under control just before 9:30 p.m.
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