Lithium ion batteries spark fire in garbage truck

Firefighters responded to a small fire inside a garbage truck in Westerly on Thursday. The Dunn’s Corners Fire Department ...
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Batteries spark fire in Lake Forest garbage truck

A garbage truck fire in Lake Forest caused by a lithium-ion battery was quickly extinguished with no injuries or damage reported. The driver contained the fire by removing burning items before fire ...
The Dominion Post

Be mindful when charging your e-bike, MECCA director says: Exploding battery believed to be cause of Marjorie Gardens fire

Brookhaven volunteer fire crews spent a good portion of Wednesday evening with a collective eye on a charred apartment at ...

Lithium ion battery dangers prompt safety measures at Cincinnati recycling facilities

As the holiday season approaches, Cincinnati's Rumpke recycling facility is using artificial intelligence to prevent fires ...
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E‑bikes, phones and trash trucks: How lithium‑ion batteries can trigger dangerous fires

RICHMOND, Va. — Public safety officials from Chesterfield and Henrico counties are offering safety tips to prevent emergencies during Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 5 through 11. The ...
The Lowell Sun

Editorial: Fire prevention theme targets lithium batteries

With parched conditions existing throughout the state, Gov. Maura Healey has declared Oct. 5-11 as Fire Prevention Week in Massachusetts. And while outside conditions certainly demand our attention, ...
Cowboys Wire

2 Dover students rode to school on a screaming fire truck as an award for fire safety art

Two students received a ride on a Dover Township fire truck, their award for winning entries in a fire safety contest.