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A Transcona fire on Tuesday night is believed to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery or charger failure.
Shortly after 10 p.m. on July 16, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a single-family bungalow in the 300 block of Kildare Avenue West.
When fire crews arrived on the scene, they found smoke coming from the house and launched an interior fire attack. The blaze was declared under control at 10:27 p.m.
All occupants safely self-evacuated prior to the crew's arrival. No injuries were reported.
Crews believe the fire was accidental and caused by a failure in a lithium-ion battery or charger.
Residents are reminded that there is always a risk of a fire while charging anything with a battery. WFPS recommends:
- Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions
- Using only the battery and charging cables that came with your item
- Unplugging the item once it is fully charged
- Charging your item on a hard surface, such as a table or countertop. Avoid charging on soft surfaces like your bed, couch, or under a pillow.
Stop using or charging your item if you notice batteries the batteries are:
- Giving off too much heat
- Making odd noises.
- Leaking
- Changing shape or colour
- Showing signs of corrosion