SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Fire-Rescue crews responded early Thursday morning to reports of an explosion at a La Jolla apartment complex, where a set of lithium-ion batteries had caught fire.
According to Battalion Chief Jeff Phillips, firefighters were dispatched to the complex in the 7500 block of La Jolla Boulevard around 6:30 a.m. after receiving reports of an explosion and smoke. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke in multiple first-floor units and immediately began searching the building.
Firefighters discovered lithium-ion batteries that had exploded inside a utility closet, sparking the smoke incident.
While the fire was quickly brought under control, crews are expected to remain on scene for several hours to ensure the batteries are stabilized and pose no further risk. A hazmat team has also been dispatched as a precaution due to the volatile nature of lithium-ion battery fires.
No injuries were reported in connection to this incident.
The cause of the battery malfunction remains under investigation.
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