Battery Fires Increasing in Toronto: City

Owasso Fire Department investigate cause behind Goodwill Donation Center fire

The Owasso Fire Department has started to investigate what caused a fire at a Goodwill Donation Center, hypothesizing someone may have donated an item with a lithium battery that could have started the fire.

Officials urge proper lithium-ion battery use after 'concerning rise' in fires

Toronto Fire has launched a public safety campaign to raise awareness about the growing fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.

Lithium-ion battery fires jump 162% in Toronto over 2 years, city says

The number of fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries has more than doubled in the span of two years, according to the city. From 2022 to 2024, the number of fires jumped from 29 to 76.

‘Concerning rise’: Toronto is seeing more lithium-ion battery fires. Here’s why — and how to avoid one

The bulk of the fires were sparked by micromobility devices like e-scooters and electric bikes. Here’s how to stay safe.

Two major fires caused by exploding scooters

Two separate major fires were caused recently in the Alicante region, one in Elche and one in Torrevieja, both caused by the same unassuming device: the overheated battery of an electric scooter. In both instances, the Alicante Provincial firefighters leaped into action, and no injuries have been reported due to their quick action, but it is making residents glance suspiciously sideways at their… Source

Battery fires increasing in Toronto: city

Fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in Toronto are on the rise, the city says.