Battery explosion sparks massive house fire in Orange County
Fire destroys Orange County home after battery explodes, officials say
Firefighters worked to put out a fire at an Orange County home early Wednesday morning after a battery explodes, causing the blaze.
ORLANDO, Fla. - A fire destroyed an Orange County home overnight after a battery exploded and set a couch on fire, officials said.
The call came in around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Around 12 fire crews responded to the home on Renee Avenue.
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Officials say a lithium ion battery for a bike was charging in the house when it burst.
The family was able to make it out safely but the house is a total loss.
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