Firefighters extinguish lithium battery fire at Kambah home

Firefighters have extinguished a battery fire inside a Kambah home overnight.

At approximately 8.20pm ACT Fire and Rescue responded to reports of a house fire on Karney Street.

Upon arrival firefighters quickly knocked down a fire inside the front room of the home that was caused by a lithium battery.

ACT Fire and Rescue told OnScene ACT that the battery was part of an electric bike which was on charge.

The fire was contained to the room of origin and the house was checked by Hazmat crews.

There were no reports of serious injury.