One injured in the Sault after lithium-ion battery starts house fire
A lithium-ion battery caused a house fire early Monday morning on Copernicus Drive in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services responded to the call at the semi-detached home shortly after 1:30 a.m., the city said in a news release.
“Upon arrival, there was visible smoke from the semi-detached residential structure,” said fire officials.
“Fire crews were able to contain and extinguish the fire.”
PUC Services and Enbridge Gas also attended the scene.
The residence sustained significant fire and smoke damage and one person was taken to hospital with injuries as a result of the blaze.
The Red Cross responded to help displaced residents.
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Deadliest time of year for residential fires
The Office of Fire Marshal recently told CTV News that statistically, the holiday season is the deadliest in terms of fatal residential fires.
"(Last holiday season) roughly, November to January, we saw 41 residential fatal fires, which resulted in 43 deaths this year,” said John McBeth, acting Ontario Fire Marshal.
“As of the end of November, we're sitting at 93 fatal fires with 104 fatalities."
He said careless smoking and unattended cooking are the two leading causes of fire.
A number of fire officials in northern Ontario remind residents that there are a number of potential hazards to keep in mind.
"Drink responsibly, cook responsibly," said Greater Sudbury Fire Services deputy chief Jesse Oshell.
"Be present in the kitchen when you are hosting that Holiday dinner. And be very mindful of smoking products, candles, open flames."
Battery Safety
Health Canada has advised that some batteries if not used properly or thrown away can cause serious injuries through overheating, leaking, bursting and they could catch fire and explode.
More battery safety information from Health Canada can be found here.
With files from CTVNorthernOntario.ca journalist Amanda Hicks and CTVNewsWindsor.ca journalist Kate Otterbein
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