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Lithium-ion battery fire extinguished in Ashby-de-la-Zouch kitchen

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 3:04 AM UTC · How we work

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Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a fire in Ashby-de-la-Zouch caused by a lithium-ion battery.
Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus fought the blaze after being called at 15:00 BST Saturday.
The occupant evacuated safely, with no injuries despite kitchen damage.
Safety station manager Joe Warren said lithium-ion battery incidents are rising and nationally.
Warren warned that overheating, swelling, noise, smoke, or smell indicate a battery should be stopped.

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Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a fire in Ashby-de-la-Zouch caused by a lithium-ion battery.
Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus fought the blaze after being called at 15:00 BST Saturday.
The occupant evacuated safely, with no injuries despite kitchen damage.
Safety station manager Joe Warren said lithium-ion battery incidents are rising and nationally.
Warren warned that overheating, swelling, noise, smoke, or smell indicate a battery should be stopped.