Cell phone battery explodes causing damage and minor injury, Sidney NY


A woman reported that after taking apart her cell phone, the battery exploded, burned a hole in her rug, and caused a drop of acid to get on her finger. She refused medical and fire department help but asked for assistance to dispose of the battery.
Audio|Source: Delaware County 911 - Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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553 advising near Circle Drive.
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We took a call of a woman who's stating that she took apart her cell phone and the battery blew up burned a hole in her rug and got a drop of acid on her finger.
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She's denied EMS.
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She doesn't want fire either.
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She just wants to get rid of the battery.
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Location mentioned:
Near Circle Dr, Sidney, NY 13838
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