House fire sparked by dog chewing on battery cable

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To warn the public of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, the Tulsa Fire Department released a video showing a pet dog igniting a house fire by chewing on a battery cable.

“Lithium-ion batteries are known for storing a significant amount of energy in a compact space,” TFD said. “However, when this energy is released uncontrollably, it can generate heat, produce flammable and toxic gases, and even lead to explosions.”

The family and pets escaped without harm, the fire department said.

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