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Miss Teen USA Contestant’s House Catches Fire From Lithium-Ion Battery

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Video shows a house was completely engulfed in flames. Authorities say there were multiple e-bikes and scooters charging on the same outlet, which started to smoke before exploding. The homeowner is former Miss Teen USA contestant Kari Ann Peniche. Lithium-ion batteries catching fire is a growing problem, according to authorities. Electrical engineer Brad Davis and his team showed us what could happen if a lithium battery is deliberately over-charged.

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