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The Consumer Product Safety Commission says this report could lead to a recall of lithium-ion batteries. There are growing concerns about lithium-ion batteries causing house fires and questions about why the lithium batteries have not been recalled. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more from Rockville.

ROCKVILLE, Md. - Officials say an overheated lithium-ion battery that was plugged into a charger could be to blame for a house fire in Rockville.

The fire was reported Wednesday around 2:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of Crawford Drive.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Pete Piringer said the 40 volt battery may have overheated or triggered an electrical malfunction starting the blaze. It appears the fire started in a second floor bedroom.

Piringer said a smoke alarm altered the occupants. Two adults, two dogs and one cat have been displaced. No injuries were reported. The fire caused about $20,000 in damages.