Battery left in mailbox in heat raises safety concerns, Bradenton FL


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.
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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