Trailer carrying lithium ion batteries catches fire in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A 53-foot trailer in Norfolk could continue to burn for hours after lithium ion batteries inside caught fire Wednesday morning, firefighters say.

Norfolk Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Glen Williams says it was called in at 11:53 a.m. from a business in the 6000 block of Tidewater Drive, just south of I-64.

No injuries have been reported and the fire is contained to the trailer itself. Williams says the fire continue for hours despite firefighting efforts due to the nature of the batteries.

Meanwhile Norfolk firefighters have multiple fire lines working the fire, photos show, and other government agencies are assisting, Williams says.

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