Lithium-Ion Battery Starts Garbage Truck Fire At Lake Forest Facility

A lithium-ion battery that was thrown away sparked a fire inside a garbage truck in Lake Forest, according to the fire ...
Lake and McHenry County Scanner

‘Could have been more serious’: Lithium-ion battery suspected to have caused garbage truck fire in Lake Forest

Fire officials say the quick actions of a driver and firefighters prevented a much more serious incident after a lithium-ion ...
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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 ...
WNEM on MSN

Discarded batteries cause smoking garbage truck

Firefighters are reminding residents to dispose of batteries properly after responding to a smoking garbage truck.
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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 County

Despite recycling program, lithium batteries still sparking fires at Aroostook landfill

When Fort Fairfield launched a lithium battery recycling program last year, the aim was to cut the number of battery-sparked ...
KSBW The Central Coast

National Fire Prevention Week highlights lithium-ion battery safety on the Central Coast

Central Coast fire departments are focusing on the safe use, charging and recycling of lithium-ion batteries during National Fire Prevention Week, with guidance from CAL FIRE to prevent home fires.