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Cause of Downtown Bemidji Fire on St. Patrick’s Day Identified

Mary Balstad — Mar. 25 2022
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The cause of an apartment fire that shut down a handful of Bemidji businesses on St. Patrick’s Day has now been identified.

In a release from the Bemidji Fire Department, the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause of the fire was related to an e-cigarette.

Although not yet clear, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggests that evidence for fires caused by e-cigarettes or vaping devices can be attributed to battery-related issues. Some tips to avoid possible fires or explosions relating to vapes or e-cigarettes include:

  1. Using vaping devices with safety features. These features may include vent holes, firing button locks and overcharging protection.
  2. Keeping loose batteries in a case to not cause contact with metal objects. If batteries come in contact with metal objects like keys or coins in one’s pocket, a short circuit can occur.
  3. Always use the appropriate charger for the vape device.
  4. Keep an eye on the vape device when it is charging, and don’t let it charge overnight.
  5. Replace the device’s battery if it gets damaged or wet.

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By — Mary Balstad

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