Dog Chews Lithium-Ion Battery, Causing It to Ignite
Inside EditionNovember 5, 20251 min73,160 views
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- ⚠️ A lithium-ion battery caught fire after a dog, named Colton, chewed on it.
- 💡 The incident occurred in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, when the battery was left unplugged on a counter.
Dog's Actions and Consequences
- 🐶 Colton the dog grabbed the charged battery while counter-surfing and began chewing it.
- ⚡ The dog was reportedly surprised and knew it had gotten into something it shouldn't have.
- 🐱 The family's cat and Colton quickly retreated from the ignited battery.
Owner's Advice and Fire Department Warning
- 👨🚒 David Sasser, Colton's owner and assistant fire chief, advised storing batteries in secure places like drawers or cubbies.
- 🔒 He emphasized keeping batteries out of reach to prevent pets from stepping on or chewing them.
- 🚨 The fire department shared the video as a warning to other pet owners about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.
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