Scooter with lithium-ion battery causes evacuation in San Francisco after erupting in flames – Local News Matters

Scooter with lithium-ion battery causes evacuation in San Francisco after erupting in flames  Local News Matters

A six-story apartment complex in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood was evacuated Saturday after a lithium-ion battery caught fire. San A lithium-ion battery scooter caught fire on the third story of a six-story South of Market apartment complex in San Francisco, prompting a brief evacuation and no reported injuries. A six-story apartment complex in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood was evacuated Saturday after a lithium-ion battery caught fire.

San Francisco firefighters responded to the fire in the 1000 block of Mission Street and began evacuating residents at about noon. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly regional roundup in your inbox. Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.Please visit My Account to manage your account.