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Brooksville house fire likely caused by charging lithium-ion batteries: HCFR
The Brief A Brooksville house fire on Saturday afternoon was likely caused by charging lithium-ion batteries inside the home, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue. The two people inside the home were able to escape safely before calling 911, according to HCFR. Crews say that the damage from the fire was not bad enough to displace the residents. BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Hernando County Fire Rescue was called to a home on the 800 block of Live Oak Dr. in Brooksville on Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out inside the home. Crews say they believe that the fire started from charging lithium-ion batteries inside the house. The two people inside the home were able to escape safely before calling 911, according to HCFR. Crews say that the damage from the fire was not bad enough to displace the residents. READ: Man admits to killing parents in Largo, describes it as 'righteous kill': PCSO Hernando County Fire Rescue is warning people to not continuously charge lithium-ion batteries, especially inside your home. What they're saying "As a safety reminder, do not continuously charge Lithium-ion batteries, especially inside your home, as when the battery fails they can create a very deadly gas release that can incapacitate people before overheating and spontaneously catch fire." CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was provided by Hernando County Fire Rescue. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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16 hours ago
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Lithium-Ion batteries cause fire in Hernando County home: HCFR
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — A fire broke out in a Brooksville residence Saturday afternoon after lithium-ion batteries were left charging inside the home. Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to the 800 block of Live Oak Drive to find smoke billowing out from the front door. Two people were inside the home at the time but escaped safely with no injuries. As an important safety reminder, continuously charging lithium-ion batteries can cause the battery to fail, which creates a very deadly gas release that can not only incapacitate people but also overheat and spontaneously catch fire. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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5 people hospitalized after vehicles ‘heavily damaged' in Spring Hill crash
SPRING HILL, Fla. (WFLA) — Five people were rushed to the hospital Tuesday following a two-car crash in Spring Hill. The crash happened just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of Mariner Blvd and Linden Drive, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue. Alligator on I-4 causes motorcyclists to crash: 'I flipped over the handlebars' Crews said they arrived to find two 'heavily damaged' vehicles. Photos provided by first responders showed a smashed pickup truck with a crooked front tire and multiple missing lights. The front end of the other car involved, a blue sedan, was crushed. The sedan's front passenger door was also ripped off, possibly from rescue efforts. Two people were still trapped inside a vehicle and had to be rescued using a tool known as the Jaws of Life, according to officials. A total of five people, including four who were listed as trauma alert patients, were taken to nearby hospitals and a trauma center. There was no further word on their conditions. As of Tuesday evening, the crash remained under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
