My (limited) understanding is that age, charge/discharge cycles, abuse (over/under voltage, not using storing properly, shorting) or damaging the pack can all lead to higher IRs. It's a chemical thing so there are probably many other things that can cause it too.
However, you IR not a single...
Glad it turned out OK.
I only charge outside. They are stored inside an ammo can in the garage on the cement floor and I check them every month. But I'm not paranoid.
My plan was to look for an old BBQ or tool box to convert to a charging station, but everyone want's way too much money for...