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Incident Information:
Attachment Size Rock Fire BKR Clamshell Short RLS.pdf (203.51 KB) 203.51 KB -
Location:
Idaho -
Date:
08/16/2025 -
Incident Type:
Other -
Description:
A radio was returned to the communications unit when it did not work. When the Communications Tech opened the battery pack to try replacing the batteries, they noticed that on one side the batteries were placed opposite of their required positioning. This caused the batteries to overheat and leak, melting parts of the internal clamshell and expanding the batteries on the other side. Fortunately, this was noticed prior to going to the line and only the clamshell was damaged.
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