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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 Fax 952-826-0389 EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fire Damages Edina Home on Leslee Lane
Edina, Minn., Aug. 30, 2016 – The Edina Fire Department was called to the 6000 block of Leslee Lane at
8:46 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, after the homeowners called 911 to report a fire.
The homeowners were able to extinguish the fire by the time fire crews arrived. The fire was started by a
lithium ion battery that was charging a motorized golf club bag. Damage was contained to a bedroom. There
were no injuries.
“You can’t underestimate the importance of working smoke alarms, which alerted the residents to the fire,”
said Fire Marshal Jeff Siems. “It’s also important to realize the dangers that come along with lithium ion
batteries.”
To safely charge a lithium ion battery:
Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Never leave a charging battery unattended.
Unplug the battery when it’s fully charged.
Don’t mix and match parts for the battery.
Only use manufacturer-recommended parts.
For more information about the Edina Fire Department, visit EdinaMN.gov/Fire or call 952-826-0330.
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