The Brief
- Lithium-ion battery fires are sparking safety warnings in Sarasota County following 7 structure fires this year.
- Video from the Sarasota County Fire Department’s fire academy shows how fast these batteries can ignite and explode.
- Fire officials advise checking for warning signs like battery swelling, unusual heat, odors and strange noises.
SARASOTA, Fla. – Sarasota County fire officials are warning the public about the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires after responding to multiple blazes caused by the devices this year.
Sarasota fire video demonstration
What we know:
Video captured during a demonstration at the Sarasota County Fire Department’s Fire Academy shows how quickly lithium-ion batteries can ignite. The video shows cells inside the battery repeatedly catching fire and spitting flames, creating an explosion-like reaction.…