Lithium-ion Fire News

2 Columbia house fires within a week caused by lithium-ion batteries
• Bricen Miller

2 Columbia house fires within a week caused by lithium-ion batteries

A pair of house fires in Columbia during the past week were caused by lithium-ion batteries, the Columbia Fire Department wrote in a Monday afternoon press release. The first occurred at 2:10 p.m.

Columbia Fire Department responds to house fire in north Columbia
• Bricen Miller

Columbia Fire Department responds to house fire in north Columbia

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 5400 block of Baseline Place early Monday morning. Fire Marshal Chris Gilstrap said the fire was caused by a lithium-ion battery in the ...