MORGANTON, NC - A "button battery" inside a children’s book ignited a car seat on August 25, shortly after a child and their guardian exited the vehicle, according to the George Hildebran Fire & Rescue Department.
The fire was extinguished and officials determined that the battery, located under the car seat, had been compressed and exposed to heat, leading to the fire. The local Fire Marshal’s Office was called to the scene to investigate.
Children’s Book Battery Ignites Car Seat
Children’s Book Battery Ignites Car Seat
Following the incident, the South Walton Fire District issued a safety alert, emphasizing that even small batteries like button batteries can pose serious risks if not stored properly. They advised residents to avoid leaving batteries in areas exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or pressure.
Children’s Book Battery Ignites Car Seat
Children’s Book Battery Ignites Car Seat
No injuries were reported.
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