NEWPORT, RI — Newport firefighters extinguished an apartment fire Wednesday caused by a lithium battery in an electric scooter.
Fire officials said they were called to a sixth-floor fire at Donovan Manor on Chapel Street around 9:25 p.m. Upon arrival, crews encountered smoke on the sixth floor, and one resident was taken to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence with difficulty breathing, fire officials said. Pacific Mountain Bike
Firefighters were able to extinguish the battery fire and lowered the scooter out of the window with ropes.
Working in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Newport Fire Department is working to raise awareness regarding risks associated with lithium batteries
"The Newport Fire Department encourages residents to learn more about the hazards of lithium-ion batteries," Deputy Fire Chief Christopher Mariotti said. "By better understanding how lithium-ion battery fires start, people can take the necessary steps to minimize associated risks and safely use their electronics and other devices powered by these batteries."
NFPA and the Newport Fire Department, recommend these tips when buying, charging, storing, and using lithium-ion batteries to help prevent fires:
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