Lithium-ion battery ignites but fire quickly extinguished, York County ME


A lithium-ion battery overheated and started to burn near Ovaev but was quickly extinguished with water. No injuries or further hazards were reported.
Audio|Source: York County Fire
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Transcript:
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In front of Ovaev looks to be a...
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There is some type of lithium ion, a B4 or something with a battery in it that got hot enough to burn or rub over by a car.
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Put a little bit of water on it.
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It did extinguish the engine three will be clear.
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We'll be clear.
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It was a person with some sort of lithium battery in it.
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It's extinguished.
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and quick.
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York County, ME
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