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Park Ridge Illinois - Fire Department Responds to House Fire 03 February 2024 ( news )
Park Ridge , state Illinois ( By Press Release office)
Feb 03,2024
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February 2 , 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On Thursday , February 1 , 2024 at 7:02 PM , the Park Ridge Fire Department ( PRFD ) was dispatched to single family home located at 19 S . Home St . for smoke in the building . The first PRFD unit arrived on scene at 7:06 PM and met the residents outside who stated they had a suspected battery explosion in the basement . PRFD crews made entry into the house where they were met with dark black smoke coming from the basement . They immediately upgraded the response to a confirmed fire which brought additional fire companies from neighboring fire departments to the scene . PRFD personnel stretched a hoseline into the house and extinguished the fire before it could spread from the basement . Mutual aid fire companies simultaneously performed a search of the home to ensure all occupants were out and ventilated the structure .
PRFD was assisted on scene by fire companies from the Des Plaines , Niles , and North Maine Fire Departments and the Rosemont Public Safety Department . Additionally , the Park Ridge fire stations were staffed by mutual aid crews from the Elk Grove , Schiller Park and Wheeling Fire Departments and the Rosemont Public Safety Department .
PRFD fire investigators were assisted by other members of the MABAS Division Three Fire Investigation Team and determined the fire originated in the basement from a lithium ion e - bike battery that exploded while being charged . Damage to the home is estimated to be $150 , 000 . PRFD would like to remind everyone that lithium - ion batteries can overheat , explode , or catch fire . It is critically important to purchase devices that have been tested by a qualified testing laboratory and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions . While charging these batteries , if you notice any different odor , color change , leaking or strange noises coming from the battery or device , stop charging or using the device immediately and move it away from anything flammable if possible . You can always call 911 and PRFD will respond immediately to assist you with any suspected lithium - ion battery emergency .
Contact: Executive Officer Paul Lisowski
plisowski@parkridgefd . org
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