"San Jose fire officials warned that lithium-ion batteries are highly toxic when ablaze due to 'highly irritating gases' like carbon monoxide."
"Even trained firefighters do not enter smoke-filled environments without proper protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus, because exposure can be deadly within moments."
"As lithium batteries grow in popularity, fires are becoming an increasing problem, from residential house fires to entire battery plants going up in flames."
"If you see a lithium battery smoking, do not attempt to stop the fire. Leave immediately and call 911."
A fire caused by an e-bike's lithium battery resulted in one death in San Jose. Firefighters responded to a call at an apartment where two individuals were present. One person attempted to extinguish the fire but collapsed outside after fleeing. A neighbor performed CPR until first responders arrived, but the victim later died in the hospital. San Jose fire officials warned about the toxic nature of burning lithium-ion batteries and advised against attempting to extinguish such fires, emphasizing the importance of safety and calling for help.
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