Fire Marshal warns of lithium-ion battery fires

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Fire Marshal warns of lithium-ion battery fires

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - The State Fire Marshal is warning residents about fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services reports that in the last six months, there have been 50 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. The incidents involved consumer devices that utilize the batteries, including e-bikes, e-cigarettes, as well as cell-phones, and power tools. The fires usually occur when these products are over…