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Two hurt in Melrose possible lithium-ion battery fire, dumpster catches fire in Mott Haven

The blaze broke out shortly after 6 p.m., prompting a response from FDNY hazmat crews, officials said.

News 12 Staff

May 26, 2025, 11:19 AM

Updated 2 days ago

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A fire possibly caused by a lithium-ion battery injured two people in a fifth-floor apartment on East 160th Street last night, according to FDNY officials.
The blaze broke out shortly after 6 p.m., prompting a response from FDNY hazmat crews, officials said.
Both victims refused medical attention.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
And in a dumpster fire on Alexander Avenue prompted a response from FDNY crews Sunday night, according to fire officials. The blaze was reported shortly before 8 p.m., officials said.