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Battery in discarded laptop nearly sparks dump fire in Saanich
The district said improper disposal is driving more Hartland fires and warned residents to take batteries to approved drop-off sites.
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Battery in discarded laptop nearly sparks dump fire in Saanich
The Capital Regional District has issued a warning after a laptop nearly started a fire at the Hartland Landfill. In a July 9 news release, the CRD said the dump was first tipped off to the incident when staff noticed smoke coming from the computer’s lithium-ion battery. “They quickly responded and extinguished the smouldering battery before it could ignite and spread,” the body added. “That quick action prevented what could have been a dangerou…
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