A fire broke out at a warehouse near the University of Houston on Wednesday. The warehouse stored lithium and lead batteries. Emergency services responded quickly, and no one was injured. The cause of the fire is still unknown, as reported by KHOU.
Houston Fire Department responded to a fire at Texford Battery Co., where lead-acid and lithium batteries were stored. Officials said that "all workers managed to escape safely," according to ABC13. The warehouse is near major roads and a university, which affected traffic and air quality. Firefighters contained the fire and stayed on site to put out remaining hot spots.
SkyEye captured aerial footage of the fire at the warehouse, showing the extent of the blaze. The video was broadcast on ABC13’s 24/7 news channel, providing live updates. Houston Fire Department worked on site to manage the fire and ensure public safety.
