Oklahoma fire officials have released footage of a house fire that occurred in May, revealing an unusual cause: a dog chewing through a phone charger. Fortunately, all residents and pets escaped the home safely and without injury.
The Tulsa Fire Department is using the accident to highlight the potential dangers associated with lithium-ion batteries, which are commonly found in many everyday devices. According to the department, these batteries can pose significant risks when an uncontrolled release of energy occurs, which can produce flammable and toxic gases, and, in some cases, lead to explosions.
Point phone camera here
“Be careful, you may have items in your home that can lead to a disaster if not properly handled,” the department said. “We want the public to learn about usage, safe storage and proper disposal of these potentially dangerous batteries.”
This incident is part of a broader pattern, as fire departments across the country have increasingly encountered issues related to lithium-ion batteries. The Tulsa Fire Department is urging the public to be aware of the potential hazards and to take precautions to ensure the safe handling of these batteries.
[JACK AYLMER]
MY DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK IS A CLASSIC EXCUSE-
BUT MY DOG SET MY HOUSE ON FIRE IS DEFINITELY A NEW ONE.
OKLAHOMA FIRE OFFICIALS RECENTLY RELEASED THIS VIDEO OF A HOUSE FIRE THAT OCCURED IN MAY.
THE CULPRIT BEHIND THE BLAZE?
A DOG CHEWING THROUGH A PHONE CHARGER.
THANKFULLY ALL PETS AND PEOPLE MADE IT OUT OF THE HOME SAFE AND UNINJURED.
BUT THE TULSA FIRE DEPARTMENT IS USING THE INCIDENT AS A TEACHABLE MOMENT.
WARNING PEOPLE OF THE POTENTIAL DANGERS POSED BY THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES MOST PEOPLE USE EVERY DAY.
T-F-D SAYS THAT THE UNCONTROLLED RELEASE OF ENERGY FROM THESE BATTERIES PRODUCE FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC GASSES-
EVEN LEADING TO EXPLOSIONS IN SOME CASES.
FIRE DEPARTMENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY HAVE DEALT WITH PROBLEMS RELATED TO LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
SO THE NEXT TIME YOU LEAVE THE DOG HOME ALONE, MAKE SURE THAT PHONE CHARGER IS SOMEWHERE OUT OF REACH.
JACK AYLMER – STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS.
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