Name: Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Balcony Fire video
Uploaded: 2026-09-28T15:58:31.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire at 6530 Reflection Dr in San Diego. Upon arrival, they found no visible fire and are currently assessing the situation.

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Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire at 6530 Reflection Dr in San Diego. Upon arrival, they found no visible fire and are currently assessing the situation.

Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Balcony Fire

Squeegee it over, just kind of spread it out until it completely stops so we keep it from going into two first-floor units.

Sprinkler head, water has stopped up on the fourth-floor balcony.

Sprinkler head, water has stopped up on the fourth-floor balcony. How does the first floor look like?

Water has stopped on the fourth-floor balcony, and firefighters are checking the first floor for any issues.

IT copies. Let us know if they have any medical needs.

Division 4 IC, have you seen the occupants, owners of that unit, and do they have any...

They walked here and they walked away. Looked for them to confirm they...

Firefighters are attempting to locate the unit's occupants to check for any medical needs.

 Truck captain was able to get eyes on the batteries.

 There's no need for hazmat to deal with the batteries.

 IC copies, no need for hazmat regarding the lithium-ion batteries.

 Do you have any further needs up on Division 4?

Go ahead, Division 4. Truck captain was able to get eyes on the batteries. He said they are all consumed. There's no need for hazmat to deal with the batteries. IC copies, no need for hazmat regarding the lithium-ion batteries. Do you have any further needs up on Division 4? They're currently just waiting.

Firefighters confirm all lithium-ion batteries are consumed, and no further hazmat action is needed.

Lobby Division 4. Go for lobby. Reports are we still have good water pressure. Could just be residual. Give it a couple seconds. Lobby copy.

Firefighters confirm water pressure remains stable, likely due to residual flow.

Division 4 from Engine 14 Lobby. Go for Division 4. We shut off two main risers,

Division 4 from Engine 14 Lobby. Go for Division 4. We shut off two main risers, just housing control.

Crews have shut off two main fire sprinkler supply valves to manage the water flow.

 Division 4, IC, just an update. Was there much residual smoke inside the apartments on Division 4?

Division 4 from IC. Go ahead. Division 4, IC, just an update. Was there much residual smoke inside the apartments on Division 4? That's negative.

Lifton alarm, Uso 2, canceled at scene. Crew's remaining at scene, 45 minutes.

Lifton alarm, Uso 2, canceled at scene. Crew's remaining at scene, 45 minutes. Reflection IC, you're 20 minutes in.

45 Engineer on 9B. Division 3. Division 3 from Engine 45 Engineer, we're at alarm panel. Do you

 guys need a sprinkler head to replace for water flow on Division 3? 3, but check in with Division

 4 and 91. And if you're at the alarm, are there extra keys down there in the knock box? Yeah,

 got the universal key to access the unit. We're trying to confirm a salvage operations on Division

45 Engineer on 9B. Division 3. Division 3 from Engine 45 Engineer, we're at alarm panel. Do you guys need a sprinkler head to replace for water flow on Division 3? 3, but check in with Division 4 and 91. And if you're at the alarm, are there extra keys down there in the knock box? Yeah, got the universal key to access the unit. We're trying to confirm a salvage operations on Division

Firefighters report no remaining smoke inside the fourth-floor apartments, and crews will stay on scene for 45 minutes.

You guys got 31? You guys just staged? I see, update on conditions. The fire has been knocked down. This is a lithium-ion battery on the exterior on the balcony. We are working on an alarm panel and...

Firefighters have extinguished the fire, which involved a HazMat lithium-ion battery on a balcony.

That's affirm. Division 2 was all clear. We did bump up to Division 3. We copied direct at 18 with the Division 4.

 We're standing by waiting for building maintenance to give us a key to access the unit directly below the unit that was involved,

 making sure for water damage and extension.

 IC copies. Engine 31, you're now Division 3. Report back in.

That's affirm. Division 2 was all clear. We did bump up to Division 3. We copied direct at 18 with the Division 4. We're standing by waiting for building maintenance to give us a key to access the unit directly below the unit that was involved, making sure for water damage and extension. IC copies. Engine 31, you're now Division 3. Report back in.

Firefighters are waiting for building maintenance to access the unit below for water damage assessment.

from the couch at home. Or just pull up at the gate, but then at the, even that, too, you know.

Cars, it's the 19th, 3-3 building. Go ahead, 5C. 5C, truck 45, firefighters, you have a light haze in the apartment.

from the couch at home. Or just pull up at the gate, but then at the, even that, too, you know.Cars, it's the 19th, 3-3 building. Go ahead, 5C. 5C, truck 45, firefighters, you have a light haze in the apartment.

Firefighters report a light haze inside the apartment as they continue their investigation.

Engine 45, firefighter. This is Engine 18, Division 3. Go ahead.

 Division 3, we have reports of fire out. Would you have us fill smoke?

 Sounds like we have a exploded bike battery.

Engine 45, firefighter. This is Engine 18, Division 3. Go ahead. Division 3, we have reports of fire out. Would you have us fill smoke? Sounds like we have a exploded bike battery. Copy. We're making our way.

Reports indicate the fire may have been caused by an exploded bike battery. Firefighters are investigating further.

I see Engine 31's at scene, right behind 18th.

Investigate Division 2. Engine 31, copy, Division 2. IC, Engine 14 at scene. I copy. Engine 14, just stay for now while we investigate. IC, Battalion 1 is at scene right behind you if you want to come back. IC, copy.

Additional fire units have arrived and are investigating the situation further.

Citizen user video shows smoke rising from a top-floor window while an alarm is sounding. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

A Citizen user video shows light smoke coming from a window.

Engine 18 at scene, staged, following Truck 45.

 All units responding to the incident on reflection, go ahead and stage on Santo.

 Engine 45 is at scene, away PD, nothing showing currently.

Engine 18 at scene, staged, following Truck 45. Engine 18 at scene, staged. All units responding to the incident on reflection, go ahead and stage on Santo. Engine 45 is at scene, away PD, nothing showing currently.

 Alright, see Engine 18's behind you guys on a hydrant.

Engine 31 at scene, staged. Alright, see Engine 18's behind you guys on a hydrant.

Firefighters are staging equipment and assessing the situation, with no visible fire currently reported.

Copies. Metro, Engine 45. Truck 45, Metro, copies, stand back. Engine 45. Metro, Engine 45 is at scene, staged, reflection, IC.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene and are assessing the situation.

Battalion 2, Battalion 4, Engines, 14, 17, 18, 31, and 45, Truck 14, Truck 45, and Youth R2.

 Structure high-slash-wide rise. 9 Alpha, 9 Bravo. 6530 Reflection Drive.

 LaVillage Mission Valley 6530. Cross Street, Ambrosia Drive. Battalion 2, Battalion 4, Engines.

Battalion 2, Battalion 4, Engines, 14, 17, 18, 31, and 45, Truck 14, Truck 45, and Youth R2. Structure high-slash-wide rise. 9 Alpha, 9 Bravo. 6530 Reflection Drive. LaVillage Mission Valley 6530. Cross Street, Ambrosia Drive. Battalion 2, Battalion 4, Engines.

All units responding to the structure fire at 6530 Reflection Drive, stand back and acknowledge.

All units responding to the structure fire at 6530 Reflection Drive, stand back and acknowledge. 31.

Firefighters are responding to a reported structure fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6530 Reflection Dr.

Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Balcony Fire

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