Dog sets house on fire by chewing on a lithium battery
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A video released by the Tulsa Fire Department in Oklahoma captures a house fire started by a dog chewing on a lithium-ion battery pack. The incident, which occurred in May, shows the battery sparking and then igniting into flames.
Officials released the video to highlight the dangers of improper battery storage and to urge the public to keep batteries away from children and pets.
Fortunately, all pets and family members safely managed to evacuate the home.
The department emphasized the importance of safe battery usage, storage, and disposal.