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Lithium-ion battery caused Bootle fire that killed mother and three children, investigators say

A lithium-ion battery has been identified as the cause of a house fire in Bootle, Merseyside, that killed Elisha Brabin, 36, and her three children. Fire authorities say the tragedy highlights the very real risks posed by such batteries in the home.

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A lithium-ion battery has been identified as the cause of a house fire in Bootle, Merseyside, that killed Elisha Brabin, 36, and her three children. Fire authorities say the tragedy highlights the very real risks posed by such batteries in the home.