Multiple fire crews were called to a property in Combwich, Somerset, on Thursday evening, October 9, after a fire broke out in a garage following reports that a battery had ‘exploded’.
Three fire engines from Nether Stowey and Bridgwater attended the scene.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: “Three fire engines from Nether Stowey and Bridgwater attended a property in Combwich after a call to fire control stating a battery had exploded. Crews located a fire in the garage of a property and got to work with two breathing apparatus sets, 1 hose reel jet, 1 covering jet and 1 safety jet. Utilities at the property were isolated.”
The gas and electric supplies were disconnected as crews worked to extinguish the blaze. Initial reports suggested a lithium ion battery and charger had been the cause. Lithium ion batteries are commonly used for electronics and electric cars.
The fire was contained to the garage and did not spread to the attached residential property. The garage was reported to be 10 per cent damaged by fire and 50 per cent damaged by smoke.
The service confirmed: “The fire is believed to have started by a lithium ion battery and charger.”
No injuries were reported, and crews left the scene just over three hours later, at around 11.30 pm.
Source: Somerset Live