.... to never leave batteries lying around....
Back story:
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A firefighter's dog ran for cover after chewing on a device with a lithium-ion battery that started to smoke, then exploded.
The dog was able to get a hold of the device, which was on the counter, and began to chew it.
Once the device began to smoke, the dog quickly dropped it and ran for cover.
The device exploded, which tripped the smoke alarm and ruined the rug.
Firefighters want to remind the public that it is essential to charge and store devices with lithium-ion batteries safely.
Back story:
VIDEO: Dog sparks explosion after chewing on lithium-ion battery device
A firefighter's dog ran for cover after chewing on a device with a lithium-ion battery that started to smoke, then exploded.
A firefighter's dog ran for cover after chewing on a device with a lithium-ion battery that started to smoke, then exploded.
The dog was able to get a hold of the device, which was on the counter, and began to chew it.
Once the device began to smoke, the dog quickly dropped it and ran for cover.
The device exploded, which tripped the smoke alarm and ruined the rug.
Firefighters want to remind the public that it is essential to charge and store devices with lithium-ion batteries safely.