A fire sparked by a battery explosion has left four people dead and one man critically injured in a New York City apartment, according to the Fire Department. Investigators are examining whether the blaze originated from a lithium-ion battery, a common cause of such incidents in residential settings. The FDNY has urged residents to store batteries properly and avoid charging them near flammable materials. Authorities are still assessing the full extent of the damage and potential hazards in the affected building.
4 dead, 1 man critically hurt after battery sets NYC apartment ablaze: FDNY NBC New York
