Lithium battery being charged blamed for starting house fire in Centennial

By CBSColorado.com Staff

June 2, 2023 / 12:34 PM / CBS Colorado

Firefighters determined that a lithium battery that was being charged at the time caused a house fire in Centennial on Friday morning. That fire led to the closure of southbound lanes of University Boulevard for more than an hour.

Fire crews with South Metro Fire Rescue rushed to the home in the 6300 block of South University Boulevard where smoke and flames were visible about 8 a.m. Friday. No injuries were reported and firefighters were able to quickly get the fire under control.

The Hazmat Team responded out of an abundance of caution.

Update: The fire is under control and no injuries occurred. University Boulevard remains closed both directions between S. Josephine Way and E. Cresthill Ave. pic.twitter.com/54Xy09BFJH

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First published on June 2, 2023 / 12:34 PM