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Firefighters tackle blaze in London after ‘lithium battery bubbled’ inside house | UK News

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Firefighters tackled the blaze in Greenwich this afternoon (Picture: UKNaewsInPictures)

Firefighters were called to a blaze in London, believed to have started after a ‘lithium battery bubbled’ inside a house.

Ten fire engines were called to the fire in Greenwich, west London, just after noon today.

It has been reported that the fire began after a lithium battery, used in vapes and often in e-scooters, ‘bubbled’ inside the house in Davern Close.

Fire crews used hose reels and positive pressure ventilation in order to extinguish the blaze that ripped through the terraced house.

The London Fire Brigade drone team used thermal imaging cameras to help fire commanders tackle the flames.

Ten fire engines from the London Fire Brigade along with 50 firefighters have been called to tackle a blaze that is understood to have started after a lithium battery bubbled within the terraced property. firefighters battle, bubbling lithium battery in greenwich property Fire crews were called just after midday on Monday after an extensive blaze ripped through a property at Davon Close in Greenwich. Fire crews used hose reels and positive pressure ventilation in order to extinguish the blaze that ripped through the Terraced house. The London Fire Brigade drone team offered invaluable support by using a thermal imaging camera to help fire commanders in tacking the blaze that has spread throughout the property. Fire crews also used a specialist piece of equipment called Cobra: It allowed an attack to be made on the fire from outside to help remove fire gases which are quickly cooled down, preventing the fire from developing and spreading to neighbouring properties along with committing firefighters in breathing apparatus into the property. firefighters battle, bubbling lithium battery in Greenwich property Large plumes of black, acrid smoke filled the air and numerous calls were made to the fire service reporting the blaze. firefighters battle, bubbling lithium battery in greenwich property An investigation has been launched by specialist investigators from the London Fire Brigade after it is thought and understood that the blaze may have been caused by a faulty lithium battery that was being charged within the property at the time. A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade (LFB), crews from East Greenwich, Lewisham, Lee Green, Poplar, Plumstead, and nearby fire stations are actively working to extinguish the flames. All three floors of the terraced house have been affected by the fire. At present, the cause of the blaze remains unknown. The LFB has utilized innovative technology called '999Eye' during this incident. The system allows the Control Roo

The blaze ripped through the first and second floors of the house (Picture: UKNewsInPictures)

Ten fire engines from the London Fire Brigade along with 50 firefighters have been called to tackle a blaze that is understood to have started after a lithium battery bubbled within the terraced property. firefighters battle, bubbling lithium battery in greenwich property Fire crews were called just after midday on Monday after an extensive blaze ripped through a property at Davon Close in Greenwich. Fire crews used hose reels and positive pressure ventilation in order to extinguish the blaze that ripped through the Terraced house. The London Fire Brigade drone team offered invaluable support by using a thermal imaging camera to help fire commanders in tacking the blaze that has spread throughout the property. Fire crews also used a specialist piece of equipment called Cobra: It allowed an attack to be made on the fire from outside to help remove fire gases which are quickly cooled down, preventing the fire from developing and spreading to neighbouring properties along with committing firefighters in breathing apparatus into the property. firefighters battle, bubbling lithium battery in Greenwich property Large plumes of black, acrid smoke filled the air and numerous calls were made to the fire service reporting the blaze. firefighters battle, bubbling lithium battery in greenwich property An investigation has been launched by specialist investigators from the London Fire Brigade after it is thought and understood that the blaze may have been caused by a faulty lithium battery that was being charged within the property at the time. A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade (LFB), crews from East Greenwich, Lewisham, Lee Green, Poplar, Plumstead, and nearby fire stations are actively working to extinguish the flames. All three floors of the terraced house have been affected by the fire. At present, the cause of the blaze remains unknown. The LFB has utilized innovative technology called '999Eye' during this incident. The system allows the Control Roo

Firefighters spent four hours tackling the blaze that was put out around 4pm (Picture: UKNewsInPictures)

Ten fire engines from the London Fire Brigade along with 50 firefighters have been called to tackle a blaze that is understood to have started after a lithium battery bubbled within the terraced property. firefighters battle, bubbling lithium battery in greenwich property Fire crews were called just after midday on Monday after an extensive blaze ripped through a property at Davon Close in Greenwich. Fire crews used hose reels and positive pressure ventilation in order to extinguish the blaze that ripped through the Terraced house. The London Fire Brigade drone team offered invaluable support by using a thermal imaging camera to help fire commanders in tacking the blaze that has spread throughout the property. Fire crews also used a specialist piece of equipment called Cobra: It allowed an attack to be made on the fire from outside to help remove fire gases which are quickly cooled down, preventing the fire from developing and spreading to neighbouring properties along with committing firefighters in breathing apparatus into the property. firefighters battle, bubbling lithium battery in Greenwich property Large plumes of black, acrid smoke filled the air and numerous calls were made to the fire service reporting the blaze. firefighters battle, bubbling lithium battery in greenwich property An investigation has been launched by specialist investigators from the London Fire Brigade after it is thought and understood that the blaze may have been caused by a faulty lithium battery that was being charged within the property at the time. A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade (LFB), crews from East Greenwich, Lewisham, Lee Green, Poplar, Plumstead, and nearby fire stations are actively working to extinguish the flames. All three floors of the terraced house have been affected by the fire. At present, the cause of the blaze remains unknown. The LFB has utilized innovative technology called '999Eye' during this incident. The system allows the Control Roo

It is said to have been started after a lithium battery ‘bubbled’ inside the house (Picture: UKNewsInPictures)

Large plumes of black, acrid smoke filled the air and numerous calls were made to the fire service.

A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade (LFB), said crews from East Greenwich, Lewisham, Lee Green, Poplar, Plumstead, and nearby fire stations were called to the incident.

It was put out just before 4pm. It is not known if anyone was injured in the blaze.

LFB said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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https://metro.co.uk/2023/06/05/firefighters-tackle-blaze-in-london-after-lithium-battery-bubbled-inside-house-18900935/

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