"common it was for these LiPo batteries to explode and cause a huge fire. Fun times!"
I have been in RC for over 11 years, I have NEVER had a lipo explode. I have even tryed to get them to explode. So don't worry to much about it. If you know anyone who has a good RC battery charger you can try to have them charge the battery. It sounds like the problem may be the battery.