HOUSTON (KIAH) — Reports indicate that a warehouse fire was quickly extinguished a blaze after lithium and lead-acid batteries storage set the building ablaze.

The incident took place on Milby Road, situated near the Gulf Freeway in the Greater Eastwood area of Houston. Thick smoke from the fire spread for miles, creating visible concerns for nearby residents.

A sign at the Texford Battery Company indicates that the business has been operating for nearly a century. Fortunately, despite the presence of hazardous materials, there were no reports of injuries among those involved or in the surrounding community.

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