Firefighters contain lithium battery fire on Ashdod apartment balcony; no casualties

Firefighting crews in Ashdod extinguished a fire caused by a lithium battery on a residential balcony, according to N12. No injuries were reported, and crews are clearing the scene.

Firefighters in Ashdod responded to a lithium battery fire on an apartment balcony on Monday evening, according to N12. The fire was contained and no casualties were reported. Crews are continuing to clear the scene. The Zioneer has reported on several other fire incidents in recent weeks, though this is a separate event.

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1. 19 hours ago · 22:02 · 20 JulLatest

   Firefighting crews continue clearing the scene.

2. 22:00 · 20 Jul

   Firefighters contain lithium battery fire on Ashdod apartment balcony; no casualties

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