Lithium-ion battery fire contained after ‘exploding’ on Portland State University campus

Portland Fire & Rescue responded to reports of lithium-ion batteries "exploding" and catching fire on the fourth floor of the engineering building at Portland State University.

A command officer directed a thorough search of the affected floor and the floor above to ensure nobody is impacted by toxic smoke.

Safety tips for handling lithium-ion battery equipment: https://katu.com/news/local/lithium-ion-battery-fire-at-portland-state-university-quickly-contained#
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