Tragic Explosion at NYCHA Complex: The Lithium-Ion Battery Connection

An explosion and fire at a Crown Heights NYCHA complex Friday night left one man dead, according to police and fire officials — and a lithium-ion battery was reportedly connected to the blaze.

The 7 p.m. blast rocked the 12th floor of Albany Houses near Prospect Place, drawing more than 120 fire and EMS personnel to the scene.

Firefighters extinguished the flames by 8 p.m.