SPRING HILL, Fla. — Lithium-ion batteries exploded and caused a house fire on Tuesday afternoon in Spring Hill.
Hernando County Fire Rescue said crews arrived at the home on Venetia Drive to find heavy smoke coming from the garage. They immediately initiated an aggressive offensive strategy to knock down the fire.
Hernando County Fire Rescue
According to HCFR, the batteries exploded in the garage, causing the fire.
Two people and one pet escaped without injuries.
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