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FDNY: lithium ion battery caused fatal Queens fire
A 93-year-old woman is dead after a two-story building fire in Ozone Park.
QUEENS - The FDNY said the fire that killed a 93-year-old woman in Ozone Park, Queens on Friday, was caused by a lithium-ion battery.
Officials said the fire broke out just after 1:30 p.m. at a two-story building on 101st Avenue.
Two others were injured, including a firefighter who is now in stable condition.
Officials said a lithium battery was also the cause of a sperate fire that broke out in the Bronx on Friday.
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Lithium-ion battery safety
So many fires are started by lithium-ion batteries that the FDNY has a PSA with safety tips.
Here is a summary of the tips:
- Don't charge a device under your pillow, on your bed, or near a couch
- Always use the manufacturer's cord and power adapter
- Keep batteries and devices at room temperature; don't place them in direct sunlight
- Store batteries away from anything flammable
- Stop using a battery if it overheats, leaks, emits an odor, or changes shape or color
- Don't leave e-bikes/e-scooters unattended while charging
- Don't charge e-bikes/e-scooters overnight
- Don't throw rechargeable batteries in the trash or recycling; you must dispose of them at a facility that handles batteries
The FDNY and FDNY Foundation safety tips for handling and using lithium-ion batteries.