Overview
Experts say fires caused by wrongly discarded lithium batteries, such as those in vapes, are putting lives at risk
Fires at recycling centres caused by wrongly discarded lithium batteries such as those found in vapes are occurring at the rate of more than 10 a week, according to new figures.
Details
Experts say the sheer volume of battery fires now occurring at waste facilities has reached a crisis that is putting lives at risk, costing £1bn a year and frustrating fire chiefs.
Continue reading...Source
Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
Related Articles
- ‘We fear lessons will not be learned’: Chloe Moffat’s parents on their fight to hold Treasury to account
- Sorrow as community pays tribute to ‘shining light’ Lily Hooper after NSW hiking tragedy
- Coles website down after viral Reddit post sees customers buy cases of alcoholic drinks at nearly 80% discount