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

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

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.

The pressure from the boy’s jaws possibly punctured the battery’s casing, leading to thermal runaway. This resulted in a sudden burst of flames and sparks.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – A fire at the Finmore apartment complex appears to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery explosion. The battery was attached to a skateboard, according to reports.