Children at a Federal Way elementary school had an exciting day when firefighters responded to a fire with an electric unicycle, according to South King Fire.
On Thursday, firefighters responded to an exploding lithium-ion battery in an electric unicycle.
According to photos from the scene, the fire may have started inside a school hallway.
According to South King Fire, the fireball covered a 25-foot radius. There was minor damage to the school.
Firefighters noted it may take a long time to air out the building.
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There were no injuries.
Children were evacuated, given plastic fire hats, and sent home for the day.
The school was not identified.
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