"The Scotts Valley Fire District responded to a fire Monday afternoon at the Taco Bell on Mount Hermon Road, which was caused by a lithium-ion battery. 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 Scotts Valley Fire District responded to a fire at the Taco Bell on Mount Hermon Road Monday afternoon. The fire was caused by a damaged or malfunctioning lithium-ion battery. Fire crews arrived about five minutes after a 2:25 p.m. 911 call and were assisted by 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 fire district advised avoiding leaving devices unattended while charging, not overcharging, and using authorized chargers in good condition. More information about lithium-ion battery safety is available at nfpa.org.
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