Lithium Ion Batteries

Firefighters raise red flags after noticing alarming trend contributing to fires: ‘They can burst into flames instantly’

truenewj7 months ago03 mins

Improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries is a leading cause of fires. Firefighters are warning the public that throwing everyday items containing these batteries into the trash and recycling bins is becoming a national crisis. What is happening? As reported by the BBC, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been issuing warnings about the dangers…

Experts raise red flags after noticing dangerous trend contributing to home fires: ‘Don’t leave them… unattended or overnight’

truenewj8 months ago03 mins

Authorities sounded the alarm after a house fire was apparently started by a vaping device, the BBC reported. “Rechargeable devices such as e-cigarettes and vaporizers contain lithium-ion batteries which can cause a fire,” warned Duncan Warwood, policing commander for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, according to the BBC. What is happening? Firefighters were called…