Laptop battery fire extinguished at Fall River address, Fall River MA


A lithium-ion laptop battery caught fire in a parking lot at 450 William S Canning Blvd. The fire is out and engine and rescue units are responding to assess the scene and ensure safety.
Audio|Source: Fall River Police and Fire
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Transcript:
They should be in the lot there. On the air. It's a lot. It's going to be a male party. The battery is no longer on fire. Receives on Engine 5. So we know what type of battery that was — our power tool or something larger? He stated it was a lithium-ion battery pack for a charger for a laptop. Receive on Engine 5. Rescue 1 is on the air responding. Rescue 1 on the air responding, 1203.
They should be in the lot there. On the air. It's a lot. It's going to be a male party. The battery is no longer on fire. Receives on Engine 5. So we know what type of battery that was — our power tool or something larger? He stated it was a lithium-ion battery pack for a charger for a laptop. Receive on Engine 5. Rescue 1 is on the air responding. Rescue 1 on the air responding, 1203.
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Location mentioned:
Near William S Canning Blvd, Fall River, MA 02721
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