Investigators to determine whether lithium-ion batteries to blame in Bronx fire

KINGSBRIDGE, The Bronx (WABC) -- Investigators are determining whether lithium-ion batteries are to blame for a three-alarm fire in the Bronx.

The fire started around 4 p.m. Tuesday at the home on Fr. Zeiser Place in Kingsbridge. Flames quickly shot up to the second and third floors and into the attic.

The FDNY says bikes and batteries were found outside the house.

No injuries were reported.

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