""We were fortunate the fire was noticed quickly, and fire crews arrived soon after the 911 call," said Scotts Valley Fire District Fire Chief Mark Correira in a statement. "This situation serves as a reminder of the potential hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries.""
"According to the statement, the fire district received the call around 2:25 p.m. Monday and arrived at the Taco Bell at 233 Mount Hermon Road within five minutes. The Scotts Valley Fire District responded to the fire with the Santa Cruz Fire Department and "the fire was contained to a small area, and operations at the restaurant resumed shortly thereafter." There was no significant structural damage and no reported injuries."
"The fire district determined that the incident was caused by a damaged or malfunctioning lithium-ion battery and reminds community members to avoid a similar incident by not leaving devices unattended while charging, not overcharging devices and only using authorized chargers in good condition, among other safety tips."
A fire occurred Monday afternoon at the Taco Bell on Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley, caused by a damaged or malfunctioning lithium-ion battery. The Scotts Valley Fire District received the call around 2:25 p.m. and arrived within five minutes, responding alongside the Santa Cruz Fire Department. The fire was contained to a small area, operations at the restaurant resumed shortly thereafter, and there were no reported injuries or significant structural damage. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries and reinforces charging safety measures and use of authorized chargers. For more information, visit nfpa.org.
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