Battery left in mailbox in heat raises safety concerns


Callers reported a lithium battery left in a mailbox in hot weather, fearing it might explode. Fire and emergency crews were sent to check, but no injuries occurred.
Audio|Source: Manatee County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
12, copy green, 1853. ACC, 81631 in round 964 River Wind Circle, public assistance. Copy 631 in round 1854 hour. On from ECC, callers requesting assistance with a lithium battery that's been in the mailbox in the heat all day. Collar states, they're afraid it's going to explode. No one is sick or injured at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Near River Wind Cir, Bradenton, FL 34212
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