E-bike battery fire explodes in dumpster near building, Saugatuck MI


A fire started in a garbage can near a building on North Maple Street due to an exploding e-bike battery. The fire posed a risk of further explosions close to the building.
Audio|Source: Allegan County Police, Fire and EMS - Conventional / Digital
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Transcript:
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Galligan, Central 2 Stocktuck Fire, toxic fire, go in service for a garbage fire.
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near North Maple St, near North Maple St.
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There is something on fire in the garbage can. Something is exploding. Central's Clear, 807.
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Control, the fire, fire.
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Go ahead.
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Clare on the call.
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I believe it's going to be a E-Bike battery.
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Massachusetts Pass from E-Bike battery.
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Central Stock Attack, en route to Ridgewood Oak.
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209, Central.
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I apologize. It sounds like you're already aware that it's an e-bike battery. They advise it's very close to the building and are advising that it may seem like it's going to explode more.
01:03
No, if you just see a 2112 will not shortly.
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Control, 2112.
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Correct.
01:19
2012 will be on thing confirmed working dumpster fire
01:24
I'm thinking confirmed sensor fire at 810
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2101 in route
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Location mentioned:
Near N Maple St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
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