Fire Prevention Week Highlights Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

News – Sheridan Media

National Fire Prevention Week runs through Saturday and this year’s theme is addressing lithium-ion battery risks and ways to minimize them. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has more.

Most of the electronics in our homes are powered by lithium-ion batteries. If lithium-ion batteries are not used correctly or if they are damaged, they can overheat and start a fire or explode. One of the most common items that use lithium-ion batteries are cellular phones. City of Sheridan Fire Marshall George Neeson says always charge your devices safely.

Neeson said Sheridan has not been immune to the dangers of lithium-ion batteries

Neeson said that lithium-ion batteries should not be discarded in the trash because of the fire hazard they pose, instead they should be taken to the City Landfill for proper disposal.

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