MADISON (WKOW) — Madison firefighters quickly extinguished a fire caused by an electric scooter on the 1200 block of Lawrence Street on Monday.

The incident highlights the importance of lithium ion battery safety.

Engine Co. 6 responded to the scene after a 911 call at 8:53 p.m., according to a press release . The caller reported the scooter sparked and caught fire while charging in a camper. Despite efforts to smother the fire with a grill cover, it continued to burn.

The fire did not spread to the camper or other surrounding areas, Madison Fire Department spokesperson Cynthia Schuster reported.

Firefighters used a water can extinguisher to put out the fire and ensured no elevated temperatures in the camper.

In light of the incident, the Madison Fire Department emphasized safety ti

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