Kenosha House Destroyed in Lithium-Ion Battery Fire, Multiple Pets Dead

A house fire in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, was caused by lithium-ion batteries that were charging and powering a recently purchased drone. The fire broke out around 1 p.m. and quickly engulfed the home, which was ultimately destroyed, requiring over 100,000 gallons of water and assistance from multiple fire departments including some from Illinois to extinguish it. No people were inside the residence at the time, but multiple pets are believed to have died in the blaze. Fire officials noted that there was a large amount of ammunition in the home, but it did not pose a threat to the surrounding area. The emotional impact on the family and neighbors was significant, as the fire resulted in the total loss of the home and its contents. The investigation traced the origin of the fire to the lithium-ion batteries left charging, highlighting the risks associated with such devices.