The fire broke out around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Finmore Apartments along Shadowline Drive in Boone.

The pressure from the boy’s jaws possibly punctured the battery’s casing, leading to thermal runaway. This resulted in a ...

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The pressure from the boy's teeth likely punctured the battery's casing, causing a chemical reaction known as the thermal runaway which led to the battery exploding near the boy’s mouth with flames.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – A fire at the Finmore apartment complex appears to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery ...

According to Boone Fire Marshal Amy Flieg, an occupant was leaving the bedroom of his apartment at The Finmore when he heard ...

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SPRING HILL, Fla. (WFLA) — The strong smell of smoke still remains at the home on Venetia Drive from what’s left of the garage, now totally charred from a fire started by a lithium-ion battery left on ...

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SPRING HILL, Fla. (WFLA) — A fire broke out Tuesday after an explosion inside the garage of a residence in Hernando County. Hernando County Fire Rescue responded ot the 1200 block of Venetia Drive ...