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Yahoo
19 hours ago
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Lithium-ion battery blamed for small explosion in Fond du Lac home
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – A lithium-ion battery is being blamed for a small explosion inside a Fond du Lac residence late Wednesday night, prompting a reminder about battery safety from local fire officials. According to Fond du Lac Fire & Rescue, crews were dispatched shortly after 11:30 p.m. for a report of an explosion in the living room of a home. Upon arrival, firefighters determined that a lithium-ion battery had been charging in the living room and experienced a thermal runaway, leading to a small explosion. Boat catches fire at Manitowoc Marina; no injuries reported The fire was extinguished by the residents before crews arrived. Firefighters confirmed that the incident did not extend beyond the immediate area, though it did cause damage to the floor and wall. No injuries were reported. Lithium-ion batteries power a wide range of everyday devices, including smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, and power tools. As demand increases, fire officials warn of the growing presence of cheaply made or uncertified batteries and chargers that often fail to meet critical safety standards. Ahead of extreme heat in Wisconsin, WisDOT warns of pavement buckling conditions Fond du Lac Fire & Rescue offered the following battery safety tips: Use only batteries and chargers that are UL listed (e.g., UL 1642, UL 2054, UL 62133, UL 2271) Purchase products from reputable manufacturers and retailers Avoid mixing components such as third-party chargers with unverified batteries Regularly inspect batteries for signs of damage, swelling, or overheating Never charge batteries unattended or overnight The department thanked the community for its cooperation and urged continued caution when using and charging lithium-ion batteries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Lithium-ion battery causes explosion inside Fond du Lac home, no one hurt
FOND DU LAC – No one was hurt after an explosion was reported in a Fond du Lac living room Wednesday night. Fond du Lac Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to the residence at around 11:36 p.m. June 18. When they arrived, they found a lithium-ion battery had been charging in the living room and overheated, causing a thermal runaway. The department said the fire was extinguished by the resident and crews determined there was no extension of the fire. The explosion damaged the floor and wall of the residence. Read more: Remember when Vulcan Manufacturing was a significant steel producer? Its projects still support Fond du Lac buildings. Fond du Lac Fire Rescue said in the release: 'Lithium-ion batteries have become a core component of modern life, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to e-bikes and power tools. However, as demand grows, so does the influx of cheaply made, uncertified batteries and chargers — many of which do not meet the rigorous safety standards established by Underwriters Laboratories.' As a result, the department shared the following 'key safety requirements' for lithium-ion batteries: Only use batteries and chargers that are UL listed (such as UL 1642, UL 2054, UL 62133, UL 2271); Purchase from reputable manufacturers and retailers; Avoid mixing components (like using a third-party charger with an unverified battery); Regularly inspect batteries for signs of damage, swelling or overheating; and Never charge batteries unattended or overnight. Contact Brandon Reid at breid@ This article originally appeared on Fond du Lac Reporter: Fond du Lac explosion inside home was caused by lithium-ion battery
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
North Fond du Lac teen missing, endangered; last seen Sunday night
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The Brief The North Fond du Lac Police Department requested the public's help to find a missing and endangered 18-year-old. Allan Leiva-Leiva was last seen on Sunday night. His cellphone was tracked to Chilton on Tuesday night. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the North Fond du Lac Police Department. FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. - The North Fond du Lac Police Department requested the public's help to find missing and endangered 18-year-old Allan Leiva-Leiva – last seen on Sunday night, May 4. Police described Leiva-Leiva as 5-foot-9 and 167 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a white shirt with red stripes on the sleeves and blue jeans. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android According to police, Leiva-Leiva ran off from his parents' house near Polk and Prospect with a bag of tools around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. He said he was "going to do a TikTok challenge and help some girls who were in trouble." The behavior was described as "extremely abnormal" and there is concern he is "experiencing a mental break." His cellphone location was tracked to Chilton on Tuesday night. Anyone with information on Leiva-Leiva's whereabouts is asked to call the North Fond du Lac Police Department at 920-929-3760 or email Sgt. LaLuzerne. The Source Information in this report is from the North Fond du Lac Police Department.
