Cellphone battery catches fire, destroys family home

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KRDO) – A fire that consumed a family’s home over the weekend was likely caused by a cellphone left on a charger, according to fire officials.

West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a fully involved mobile home fire in Lakewood on Saturday afternoon. Units worked quickly to get the fire under control, but the home had already been destroyed by the flames.

The family was able to get out in time, and there were no injuries…

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