Columbia, Missouri – A lithium-ion battery bursts into flames, with fire and thick smoke spreading rapidly in footage from an incident dated May 31, 2026.

The 28-second clip, originally shared by the Urbandale Fire Department in Iowa, captures how quickly a battery fire can develop, with flames intensifying within seconds.

The Columbia Fire Department shared the footage on October 10, 2026, highlighting the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires.

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