Leander, Texas — An unexpected explosion from a vacuum battery took less than 30 minutes to engulf Shaun Noll’s home in flames, leaving him and his family with nothing on Easter morning. The battery, plugged in to charge the cordless vacuum, detonated while Noll’s sons were in the living room, prompting them to quickly seek help from a neighbor as the fire started to spread.
Noll, who was alerted by his neighbor, rushed back home only to witness everything inside his house being consumed by the fire. The security cameras at his front door and garage captured the devastation as it happened, leaving behind charred walls, melted plastic, and destroyed wooden items.
Despite losing all their belongings in the fire, Noll remains grateful that his sons made it out safely. Now, the family is faced with the daunting task of rebuilding their lives as they navigate the process of repairing their home and replacing the lost possessions.
To help with the recovery process, Noll’s sister, Amanda Bianchi, has started a fundraising campaign to support the family in replacing their belongings and covering immediate expenses until they can determine insurance coverage. The community has also come together to offer donations and support for Noll and his children during this difficult time.
Bianchi is also urging others to be cautious about leaving devices with lithium batteries plugged in unattended, emphasizing the importance of monitoring such devices to prevent potential disasters. Despite the challenges ahead, the focus for Easter Sunday for Bianchi and her brother is to bring a sense of normalcy back to their lives for the sake of the children.
As the family embarks on the journey of rebuilding and recovering from the fire, the community has rallied around them, offering assistance and donations to help them get back on their feet. Amidst the devastation, the spirit of resilience and support shines through as they take the first steps towards healing and rebuilding their lives.