Lithium-ion battery likely caused South Jordan house fire Sunday night

Update

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (ABC4) — The South Jordan Fire Department has identified the suspected cause of a house fire in South Jordan last night.

According to the fire department, preliminary investigation suggests that the fire likely “originated on the side of the home where lithium-ion battery-powered equipment was stored.”

The South Jordan Fire Department offered the following safety advice from the National Fire Protection Association when using devices with lithium-ion batteries.

• Purchase and use devices that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Only use the battery that is designed for the device.
• Only use the charging cord that came with the device.
• Do not keep charging the device or the device battery after it is fully charged.
• Store batteries away from extreme heat or direct sunlight.
• Stop using batteries that show signs of damage or overheating.
• Avoid overcharging or leaving devices plugged in overnight.
• Store batteries away from anything that can catch fire or restrict an exit if a fire starts.

Original Story

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (ABC4) — Fire crews are investigating a house fire that broke out in a South Jordan neighborhood on Sunday.

According to officials with the South Jordan Fire Department, crews were alerted to the fire around 6:30 p.m. on May 11. When crews arrived at the scene, they found flames at the back of the house.

South Jordan officials said that, despite windy conditions, crews were able to keep the flames from spreading to other homes. As of about 9:45 p.m., officials said the flames had been extinguished, and crews had moved on to investigating the fire.

There were no reported injuries to the family in the home, nearby neighbors, or firefighters.

ABC4.com is heading to the scene to learn more.

Connor Comeau contributed to this report.