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Heavy Fire Caused by Lithium-Ion Batteries in Storage Unit

1 Carlton Ave

Published Aug 15 at 4:02 AM · Updated Aug 15 at 4:14 AM

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Summary

Firefighters in Brooklyn responded to a fire contained within a storage container at a property on Carlton Avenue. The fire was confined to the rear yard, and crews assessed nearby structures for potential exposure risks.

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Aug 15, 4:02AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1 Carlton Ave.

Aug 15, 4:02AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1 Carlton Ave.

Aug 15, 4:02AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1 Carlton Ave.

Aug 15, 4:02AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1 Carlton Ave.

Aug 15, 4:02AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1 Carlton Ave.

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Brooklyn FDNY · Aug 15, 4:35AM · 0:28

Division 11 to Brooklyn. Division 11. 387, we have hazmat on scene, 10-4. 10-4, division 11, your box has been changed to 386. 386, 10-4. 0433 hours, statue 328.

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Brooklyn FDNY · Aug 15, 4:27AM · 0:31

Division 11 to Brooklyn. Division 11. 387, Deputy Chief Regan reports, we're using all hands for a fire in a large storage container full of lithium-ion batteries in a yard adjacent to 1 Carlton Avenue. We have two lines stretched to an operation. Searches are underway. Trucks are opening up. We have water on the fire. Remain doubtful at this time. We have water on the fire. Remain doubtful at this time.

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FDNY EMS CW1 · Aug 15, 4:19AM · 0:31

Medical Branch 0386 with 12. Medical Branch Director 0386, proceed. Medical Branch 0386, as per the fire incident commander, the fire might be lithium battery related. So, if there's any HACC units that are responding, I'm going to need them still until it's verified. Thank you.

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Comments8

brooklynUser22287740076h ago

I can smell the smoke as well im on myrtle ave

TommyHotdogsKosnik3h ago

Again?

BrooklynUser10728710106h ago

Battery fire

TruBluNYC6h ago

Fire in storage unit sounds pretty self explanatory

brooklynUser22287740076h ago

I can smell the smoke as well im on myrtle ave

TommyHotdogsKosnik3h ago

Again?

BrooklynUser10728710106h ago

Battery fire

TruBluNYC6h ago

Fire in storage unit sounds pretty self explanatory

brooklynUser22287740076h ago

I can smell the smoke as well im on myrtle ave

TommyHotdogsKosnik3h ago

Again?

BrooklynUser10728710106h ago

Battery fire

TruBluNYC6h ago

Fire in storage unit sounds pretty self explanatory

brooklynUser22287740076h ago

I can smell the smoke as well im on myrtle ave

TommyHotdogsKosnik3h ago

Again?

BrooklynUser10728710106h ago

Battery fire

TruBluNYC6h ago

Fire in storage unit sounds pretty self explanatory

brooklynUser22287740076h ago

I can smell the smoke as well im on myrtle ave

TommyHotdogsKosnik3h ago

Again?

BrooklynUser10728710106h ago

Battery fire

TruBluNYC6h ago

Fire in storage unit sounds pretty self explanatory

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