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Battery-powered child's toy starts fire in Lago Vista

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
Published  February 28, 2024 5:46am CST
Lago Vista
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  (Travis County Emergency Services District 1)

LAGO VISTA, Texas - Firefighters say a lithium ion battery is likely to blame for a house fire in Lago Vista.

When Travis County ESD1 and Lago Vista police responded to the fire Tuesday, flames were seen coming from the garage.

Crews were able to put the fire out and keep it contained to the garage area.

Firefighters say it appears the fire started in a child's battery-powered Hot Wheel type vehicle.

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No residents or firefighters were injured in the fire.