It was while transferring the burning mattress outside that the person suffered minor burns and was treated on scene.
"There was no real damage to the house," he said, though they were ventilating the home.
Mr Price said lithium batteries were known to have a risk of fire and explosion. They were batteries commonly used for model airplanes or racing cars.
"It's not unheard of for them to start a fire, I've been to a couple myself, one almost burned a place down."
He recommended people take precautions when charging the batteries. "Our suggestion is to charge them on a hard surface, like a concrete floor, and keep them well clear of combustibles so if they do catch fire there's nothing around to ignite.
"It also helps to have someone around to monitor it."
