Fire Caused by Lithium Battery Traps Woman

Woman Rescued from Hualien Fire Caused by Lithium Battery

In Hualien County, Taiwan, a fire broke out, likely due to a charging electric scooter’s lithium battery. The fire quickly spread, trapping a woman on the third floor of her home. Firefighters arrived promptly and rescued her. She suffered from smoke inhalation and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The fire was controlled within 30 minutes. Preliminary investigations suggest the lithium battery caused the fire, but the exact cause and damage are still being investigated.