Magnolia Fire Department Responds to Third Lithium-Ion Battery Fire

MAGNOLIA, TX -- On December 7, 2023, at 7:10 PM, Magnolia Fire Department and Montgomery County Hospital District responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the 26000 block of Ezemily Dr. First arriving units found smoke coming from an attached garage and made entry. Crews extinguished the fire and contained it to the garage.

Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office preliminary investigation has identified the cause of the fire to be a Lithium battery from a remote-control car. This is the third garage fire in the last two months in Magnolia that is linked back to Lithium related batteries.

The Magnolia Fire Department wants to remind the community to take C.H.A.R.G.E. of battery safety.

C - Choose certified products

H - Handle with care

A - Always stay alert for warning signs

R - Recycle batteries and devices properly

G - Get out quickly if there’s a fire

E – Educate others about battery safety

Bryan Perry, Captain - Community Risk Reduction

Magnolia Fire Department

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