Lithium-Ion Batteries Found at Scene of San Luis Obispo Apartment Fire

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – An apartment fire broke out early Thursday morning in San Luis Obispo, but it resulted in minimal damage and no injuries.

San Luis Obispo City firefighters were dispatched to a two-story condominium on Exposition Drive around 7:00 a.m. The first crews on scene found smoke coming from both floors, but all occupants had safely evacuated without injuries.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though lithium-ion batteries were found near the origin.

“We have investigators on site that are looking at the origin of the fire and trying to determine the cause,” said John Macdonald with San Luis Obispo City Fire. “And we have a hazmat team that is going to assess the ability to dispose of the battery. Be very careful with lithium-ion batteries in your home. Make sure that you’re not keeping those plugged into walls and charging when you’re not around them.”

The fire was quickly contained with only minimal damage to the property. Fire crews remain on scene as the investigation continues.