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Garbage truck forced to dump burning load on road at Wallsend

Firefighters said lithium-ion batteries can ignite when crushed in garbage trucks and urged people to take rechargeable devices to proper recycling facilities.

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Wallsend firefighters responded to a garbage truck fire on September 17, prompting Fire and Rescue NSW to issue a warning to never bin a battery.

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Garbage truck forced to dump burning load on road at Wallsend

Wallsend firefighters responded to a garbage truck fire on September 17, prompting Fire and Rescue NSW to issue a warning to never bin a battery.

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Newcastle Herald broke the news in Newcastle, Australia on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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