Cell phone overheats and expands, fire risk at Baraboo, Baraboo WI


Fire and EMS responded to a location near 10th Ave in Baraboo where a cell phone overheated and expanded while charging, raising concern about a possible fire risk. The phone was left in the driveway.
Audio|Source: Columbia and Sauk Counties Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Stock County Com, Senator Bearboo Fire and EMS.
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Bearbrew Fire and EMS, you're needed near 10th Ave.
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For a cell phone that expanded while it was on the charger, reporting parties where he's going to start on fire, it's currently in the driveway.
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Again, Bear Boo Fire and EMS, you're needed near 10th Ave crossroads are going to be Crawford and Summit.
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Stock clear at 1700.
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Location mentioned:
Near 10th Ave, Baraboo, WI 53913
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