Hazardous Fire with Batteries Breaks Out at Lagrange Home

January 13, 2026 | Lagrange, NY

A fire involving a load of garbage with burning batteries erupted at a home in Lagrange, leading to the dispatch of the county's hazardous materials team. Emergency responders were called to the scene on Jan. 13 at about 11:28 a.m. Officials reported the fire in a pile of waste materials where lithium batteries were igniting, raising concerns over chemical hazards.

Command Reports a load of garbage on fire Request cnty Hazardous Materials team for batteries on fire in the load.

The incident is being investigated, and authorities are watching for possible environmental effects from the hazardous materials. No injuries have been reported.

The event serves as a reminder of the risks posed by improper disposal of electronics and batteries, which can cause severe fires and health dangers.

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