Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Fire and Rescue NSW Fire Investigation and Research Unit Team Leader Michael Forbes explains the cause of the fire that destroyed a villa in Kent Street Epping NSW, Wednesday afternoon.

After sifting though the debris and talking with the occupants, it is determined a lithium-ion battery purchased second-hand had a catastrophic failure causing the intense fire.

Learn about Battery and charging safety here: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9389