Capital Bikeshare batteries catch fire at DC warehouse

Lithium-ion batteries that power Capital Bikeshare bikes caught fire at a warehouse in D.C. on Thursday night, authorities say.

DC Fire and EMS were called to the 6000 block of Blair Road NW, a few blocks from the D.C.-Maryland border. Firefighters found smoke pouring out of the warehouse and several batteries on fire in a bank of batteries.

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A hazmat team helped contain and remove the batteries, and investigators were called, the fire department said.

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No injuries were reported. It wasn’t immediately clear why the fire began.

Lithium-ion batteries have been blamed for several fires in the D.C. area and beyond. A fire marshal shared these tips on using them safely.

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