Fire crews contained a car fire at the intersection of Road 44 and Pearl Street on Sunday afternoon, according to a social media post from Franklin County Fire District 3. The fire district reported multiple explosive sounds being heard in the area. “While crews were on scene, several loud explosions were heard,” the fire district said. “Fire personnel quickly brought the fire under control and prevented it from spreading to a nearby home and surrounding vehicles.”

Several electronic devices powered by lithium ion batteries were found being charged with 12-volt chargers inside the car. While the official cause of the fire hasn’t been determined, the fire district warned the public about increased fire hazard posed by lithium ion batteries.

KNDO-TV NBC 23 Yakima

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