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Thermal runaway in lithium scooter battery submerged, Chicago IL

audio iconFire & Arson
Near S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621

Firefighters responded to a lithium scooter battery that overheated and caught fire. The battery was submerged in water and is no longer burning. Authorities are coordinating to safely remove the battery.

Audio|Source: Chicago Fire - Digital
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Transcript:
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We have a lithium scooter battery that was a thermal runaway. Currently have it submerged, no fire.
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Could you send us out 511[1] so they could coordinate with city departments to come retrieve the battery?
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You're down for unknown at King's Food in the lobby, near S Halsted St.
Police codes explained
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[1]
511: Domestic Battery (Simple)

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Location mentioned:
Near S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621
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