Calgary Fire Responds to Lithium-ion Battery Fire at YYC

Calgary Fire crews responded to a lithium-ion battery pack fire at the Calgary International Airport at 0942 this morning. On arrival crews found the airline staff had evacuated and closed off the affected area. The battery pack burned itself out and there were no injuries and minimal damage to the flooring of the lounge. Maintenance staff cleared the area of smoke by utilizing the building’s ventilation system.

The Calgary Fire Department would like to remind citizens of some lithium-ion battery safety tips:

•  Only use ULC or CSA-approved batteries, chargers and cords;
•  Don't use any batteries that are hot, look swollen, are punctured or leaking or are emitting white or grey smoke;
•  Avoid leaving batteries charging overnight or in places where they could block exits; and
•  Don't use them in extremely hot or cold conditions and keep them away from heat source and flammable materials.