NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The FDNY posted a warning on its social media with a shocking video of what it said is an illegal lithium-ion battery catching on fire at King Electronic Hub in Queens.
The video shows just how quickly a fire from these batteries can become out of control. According to the FDNY, it only took two and a half minutes for the battery to completely engulf the store.
The video from a Jan. 7 fire shows a batter being allegedly charged on the ground and sparking like a firework. Smoke quickly filled the shop blocking certain cameras in the store before a final shot shows what appears to be the moment the battery exploded.
The FDNY accompanied the post on social media with the following:
"When we tell you that unregulated, illegal lithium-ion batteries are a hazard, WE MEAN IT. 🚲If possible, store it outside. 🔌 Never charge devices or lithium-ion batteries overnight or unattended. 🚪Never leave devices or lithium-ion batteries by exits. https://on.nyc.gov/2HnpaGf"
@FDNY via XJonathan Rizk is a digital journalist who has covered local news in the New York City and Washington D.C. areas. He has been with PIX11 since August 2022. See more of his work here and follow him on Twitter.
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