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Firefighters in the Bronx safely removed two smoking lithium-ion batteries from mobility scooters in an apartment, placing them in water to neutralize the hazard. The situation was deemed under control, and a hazmat response was not required.

Report of Leaking Lithium-Ion Battery in Apartment

826 to the Bronx. 26. 764, we'll use Engine 46, Ladder 44 and Squad 41 for a 10-80, Code 1K. Squad 41 is over backing the batteries for disposal. 26 will be 10-8, and the other units will advise when they're 10-8, K. 10-4, 1818 hours, time 306.

Crews will handle the disposal of the batteries. Other units will return to service soon.

off-gassing. They've since been put in buckets of water. Squad 41 just went 84 to overpass. They said it's at your discretion if you want to go 10-8 or continue in, K.

 Bronx to Hazmat 1. Hazmat 1, we'll be 10-8. 10-4.

off-gassing. They've since been put in buckets of water. Squad 41 just went 84 to overpass. They said it's at your discretion if you want to go 10-8 or continue in, K. Bronx to Hazmat 1. Hazmat 1, we'll be 10-8. 10-4.

Hazmat team has decided not to proceed to the scene. Situation is under control.

6 Negative, I think we'll be good with Squad just for the overpack and we can turn around Hazmat and the Hazmat Battalion if they so choose, K.

 Alright, 10-4, broadcast to Squad 41, received?

 Alright, the chief on scene says that it was a couple of batteries from mobility scooters that were apparently...

6 Negative, I think we'll be good with Squad just for the overpack and we can turn around Hazmat and the Hazmat Battalion if they so choose, K. Alright, 10-4, broadcast to Squad 41, received? Squad 41, 10-4, 10-84. 10-4, broadcast to Hazmat Battalion. Hazmat Battalion. Alright, the chief on scene says that it was a couple of batteries from mobility scooters that were apparently...

The chief on scene confirms the batteries were from mobility scooters. Hazmat response is being reconsidered.

826 LeBron. 26. 764, at this time using 46 and 44, the occupant of 12 George has come outside and met the units. They had two batteries, they say were smoking in the apartment. They have removed them from the mobility device and they have them in a bucket of water. Can we just have Squad 41 continue in to overback the unit? Alright, 10-4, you don't need anything further there, do you K?

Firefighters report two smoking batteries have been removed and placed in water for safety.

Bronx phone alarm 2764, 1408 Webster Avenue, 170 to 171 for a lithium-ion battery in apartment 12 George, leaking.

 Bronx phone alarm 2764, 1408 Webster Avenue, 170 to 171 for a leaking lithium-ion battery in apartment 12 George. 1808, time 306.

Bronx phone alarm 2764, 1408 Webster Avenue, 170 to 171 for a lithium-ion battery in apartment 12 George, leaking. Bronx phone alarm 2764, 1408 Webster Avenue, 170 to 171 for a leaking lithium-ion battery in apartment 12 George. 1808, time 306.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a leaking lithium-ion battery in an apartment.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1408 Webster Ave.

Report of Leaking Lithium-Ion Battery in Apartment

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