Lyons Fire Department Warns of Lithium-Ion Battery Dangers Following Commercial Business Fire
The Lyons Fire Department has issued a warning regarding the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after a small fire was discovered in a closed commercial business in Lyons. Firefighters responded late Sunday evening after a cleaning crew reported smelling smoke. Initially, crews suspected an electrical issue and disconnected a fluorescent light fixture that was unusually hot. However, on Monday morning, maintenance staff found light ash under a desk and further investigation revealed a lithium battery charging pack inside a desk drawer had experienced thermal runaway. Fire officials stated that the battery ignited within the drawer and appeared to have self-extinguished over the weekend. No injuries were reported, and the business sustained no significant damage. Thermal runaway is a condition where a lithium-ion battery rapidly generates heat, which can lead to a fire. The incident prompted the fire department to remind residents and businesses about the importance of inspecting lithium-ion batteries and pro... 
