Fire on porch caused by lithium battery charging, Nokomis FL


A fire started on the porch of a property at North Jetty Park due to a lithium battery charging for a heat light. Fire units responded and found no fire spread to the attic. The fire was controlled and extinguished.
Audio|Source: Sarasota County Fire
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Transcript:
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I'm released in Engine 5, Engine 1 and Truck Order just here.
00:04
We're finished on Cobra Home.
00:05
There is no extension in the attic.
00:06
Copy no extension.
00:08
Engine 1, truck 1, completing overhaul.
00:10
Do advice releasing engine 5 or 2? Yes, ma'am, engine 5.
00:15
And cause of fire was a lithium-high-on battery for a heat mic on the porch that was charging.
00:21
Copy cause of the fire lithium battery for a heat light on the pole.
00:26
Command Agent 2.
00:29
Command from dispatch.
00:30
Okay.
00:31
Is FPNL needed or can we cancel them as well?
00:33
No. Double.
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Double.
00:35
F. F.NL can cancel?
00:37
And it's you too.
00:38
Stand, no, you still stay and you still available.
00:41
Mr. Capp.
00:42
Available engine.
00:43
It's 23.
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Please be 24.
00:45
23. I need a rescue, not emergent, for a single episode in relation to a stingray scene.
00:50
This is going to be at near South Casey Key Rd, North Jetty Park.
00:54
Patron's going to be on the beach.
00:55
Just add to command.
00:56
Go ahead, command.
00:57
We'll turn command over to Engine 1.
00:59
We can clear, attack 3, and I'll be available.
01:01
Copy. Command turned over to Engine 1, clearing the TAC channel, Battalion 1 will be available.
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Location mentioned:
North Jetty Park, 1000 S Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275
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