ELLENDALE Del.- A house fire on Willow Street in Ellendale was caused by a lithium-ion battery in a charging iPad, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The Ellendale Fire Company responded to the fire Thursday after a neighbor heard a smoke detector and saw smoke coming from the back of the home. Fire crews arrived to find no immediate signs of a fire but noticed discoloration on the front windows. After entering the two-story home, firefighters confirmed a fire in the living room, which was extinguished with help from the Milton Fire Department.
(Ellendale Fire Company)
Investigators determined the fire started from a charging iPad left plugged in while the home was unoccupied.
Fire officials stress the importance of working smoke detectors in preventing injuries and property damage.