Last month, the FDNY reported 175 lithium-ion battery fires resulting in 14 deaths across the city this year.
NEW YORK -- Five people are being treated for smoke inhalation following a fire early Tuesday morning in Brooklyn. The FDNY says a lithium-ion battery was found on the second floor of the building.The flames broke out around 4:45 a.m. on Menahan Street near Central and Wilson avenues in Bushwick.
City lawmakers have taken steps to address the dangers, including a certification for retailers and trade-in program for those with cheaper, unregulated batteries.The official cause of this latest fire is under investigation. Stick with CBS New York for the latest updates on this developing story.
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