Injured in Bronx barbershop fire caused by lithium battery

A two-alarm fire broke out at a Bronx barbershop on Thursday night, resulting in injuries to five individuals, two of whom are in serious condition. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) identified a lithium-ion battery as the cause of the blaze.

The barbershop is reportedly owned by members of the Dominican community. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation as the investigation into the incident proceeds.