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Lithium-ion battery from golf cart ignites Jacksonville home

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue says no injuries were reported from the house fire that displaced a family of four.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A family of four were displaced from their home early Wednesday morning due to a house fire in the E-Town area of Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

The fire happened around 1:30 a.m. and was caused by a lithium-ion battery from a golf cart in the home's garage on Fulcrum Avenue.

JFRD says no injuries have been reported from the fire, as an adult and two children escaped safely. A second adult was not at the home during the time the fire occurred.

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