Faulty lithium-ion battery causes fire that destroyed a home in Epping NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW Fire Investigation and Research Unit Team Leader Michael Forbes explains the cause of the fire that destroyed a villa in Kent Street Epping NSW, Wednesday afternoon. After sifting though the debris and talking with the occupants, it is determined a lithium-ion battery purchased second-hand had a catastrophic failure causing the intense fire. Learn about Battery and charging safety here: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9389