Dayton fire believed to be caused by lithium batteries

Name: Dayton fire believed to be caused by lithium batteries
Uploaded: 2026-02-18T23:48:02Z
Description: According to the Liberty County Fire Marshall, it's believed the large fire at a Dayton recycling started from lithium batteries that weren't thrown away properly. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to the Spring Fire Department about how commonly these batteries start fire and how to dispose of them correctly.

According to the Liberty County Fire Marshall, it's believed the large fire at a Dayton recycling started from lithium batteries that weren't thrown away properly. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to the Spring Fire Department about how commonly these batteries start fire and how to dispose of them correctly.

Posted February 18, 2026 5:48pm CST