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Brighton Heights house fire believed to have been sparked by lithium-ion batteries

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A house fire in Pittsburgh's Brighton Heights neighborhood is believed to have been sparked by lithium-ion batteries.

Firefighters were called out to Wealth Street on Friday when a fire was found inside a bedroom in the home.

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KDKA

Pittsburgh Public Safety now reports that investigators believe the fire was started by a solar-powered lithium-ion battery charger. 

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Pittsburgh Public Safety

The exact cause is still to be determined.

No injuries were reported during the fire.

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