A lithium battery for an electric golf caddy allegedly exploded while charging on a bed, catching fire around 9:30 p.m. in the home on the 11300 block of Hollowstone Drive, Wednesday, July 6, according to Montgomery County officials.
The fire that erupted after the explosion reportedly caused around $20,000 in damages.
The fire was allegedly contained by residential sprinkler activation. No injuries were reported in the incident, officials noted.
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