Lithium battery fire - 1100 block 17th St W

Incident Number:
25-17981
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed light smoke coming from the building. The building was fully evacuated prior to Firefighters arrival.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews entered the building with charged hoselines.  Upon entry, a smoldering lithium battery was found. The area burnt around the battery was extinguished and the battery was removed from the building to the street.  Crews set up fans to ventilate the building. Hazmat was dispatched to the scene to ensure no further hazards existed. 

More Information:
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.