Overheated lithium-ion battery sparks condo fire in New Smyrna Beach

A outdoors story from Florida, reported by WESH Orlando.

Outdoors · Florida · October 15, 2026

From WESH Orlando

A charging lithium-ion battery overheated and sparked a fire at a condo on Wednesday night, forcing residents to evacuate.

Reported by WESH Orlando, October 15, 2026. Read the full story at WESH Orlando →

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