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Power bank explodes in apartment causing hissing noiseAmes IA

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N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Fire and emergency services responded to an apartment near North Dakota Avenue where a lithium power bank exploded and made a hissing noise. There was no fire or smoke observed.

Audio|Source: City of Ames Fire and EMS
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Public Assistance, Rescue 2, near North Dakota Avenue, Unit 202, cross-off Hachisholm Street and Castlewood Place, F-TAC-1.
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Public assistance, near North Dakota Avenue, Unit 202, F-TAC1.
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Dispatch from Rescue 2? Go ahead.
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Ensure Rescue 2 is en route near North Dakota for a public assist.
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They had a lithium power bank that exploded in their apartment.
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It's making a hissing noise.
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They're not sure how to deal with it.
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There's no fire or smoke scene in the attack one.
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Got it up.

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N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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