A devastating house fire that tore through a home near 18th Street and 240th Avenue in the Town of Brighton is now confirmed to have been caused by lithium-ion batteries, according to fire officials.
The fire broke out around 1 p.m. on Thursday, and crews from Kansasville Fire and Rescue and Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. Fire Chief Ron Molnar said the homeowner had been charging batteries designed to power a six-foot drone. Within just a few hours, the fire began.
Watch: Firefighter issues urgent warning after lithium-ion battery sparks Brighton house fire
Lithium-ion batteries spark Brighton house fire
What remains now is a charred shell of a home, hidden from the road but filled with warning signs for others.
“These kinds of batteries can overheat, especially if they’re overcharged, damaged or being used improperly,” said Justin Morman with the Kenosha Fire…
