| Saturday (7/25) evening, just after 6pm, the Peekskill Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of Franklin Street and Ringgold Street. While enroute, crews were updated by Peekskill Police on scene that the fire was on the 500th block of Dyckman Street.
First arriving units reported a heavy smoke condition and transmitted a 10-75, bringing additional resources into the City.
The fire was extinguished within minutes of arrival. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental, determined to be caused by a malfunction of an E-Scooter charger. No injuries were reported and all units returned to service by 9pm.
Due to the involvement of a Lithium-ion battery powered device, a number of extra steps had to be taken to ensure the property was left in a safe condition. The E-Scooter was disassembled to remove the battery, and the battery was packed into a container designed for battery containment. The battery was then transported off-site to a hazardous materials recovery facility, by fire department personnel.
Another special thanks to all of our neighboring agencies that responded to assist both at the scene, and covering the city for additional alarms. We always appreciate the help!
As a reminder, when selecting charging devices for a Lithium-ion powered device, please ensure they are compatible with the battery they will be used to charge. All chargers should also be “UL listed,” to ensure they meet safety standards, reducing the likelihood of a failure. |
