The fire broke out around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Finmore Apartments along Shadowline Drive in Boone.

One person was injured after a lithium-ion battery exploded and sparked a fire at an apartment in Boone on Wednesday.

A viral CCTV clip shows a young boy suffering burn injuries after biting a lithium phone battery, triggering a violent chemical explosion.

The pressure from the boy's teeth likely punctured the battery's casing, causing a chemical reaction known as the thermal runaway which led to the battery exploding near the boy’s mouth with flames.

LAFD: battery fires are surging — 45 per week — and the department wants UL‑style rules and more hazmat staff.

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