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Palm Beach County animal rescue loses 3 cats in fire sparked by lithium-ion battery
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk Zitlali Solache , as published by WPTV
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The cause of the fire is believed to be related to a lithium-ion battery.
A fire in Palm Beach County has resulted in the loss of three cats at a local animal rescue. The cause of the fire is believed to be related to a lithium-ion battery. The incident has prompted the founder of the rescue to issue a warning to others.
Further details about the fire and the warning are available from local news sources. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the full report from WPTV, which provides additional context and details about the fire and its consequences.
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Category: safety Published: June 23, 2026 Source: WPTV Reading time: 1 min
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