Energy type: 
Electricity
 
Event summary: 
WorkSafe Energy Safety was notified of a fire that affected a semi-detached garage and a domestic property. The fire originated in the garage where there were a number of battery cells located. One of the batteries appeared to have significant damage and has been determined to be the cause by FENZ. Significant damage to the garage was obtained during the fire.
 
Accident ID: 
190509-02
 
Accident date: 
5 May 2019
 
Site: 
Domestic
 
Environment: 
Building
 
Voltage: 
Unknown
 
Equipment: 
Battery
 
Accident type: 
Fire
 
Casualty: 
Non-fatality
 
Injury: 
No injury
 
Property damage level: 
Restricted to room containing the equipment
 
Outcome of investigation: 

An investigation was completed by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) as to the cause of the fire.

The fire was determined to be a Lithium-Ion battery fire. No makings were located on the unit so make and model was undetermined. WorkSafe Energy Safety has noted this for future reference.

Unfortunately due to the lack of details no consequential audit could be completed. Due to the lack of product identification, WorkSafe Energy Safety could not investigate further.

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