NC agencies warn about dangers of lithium batteries during Fire Prevention Week

Local fire departments warn of lithium battery dangers during fire prevention week

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — This week marks National Fire Prevention Week and local fire departments are encouraging residents to be aware of their use and disposal of lithium ion batteries. Lithium batteries are found in most household electronics and rechargeable devices. These batteries are known to overheat and cause fires if they are not used correctly. Wendy Giannini-King, the community risk coordinator at the Wilmington fire department sai…

NC agencies warn about dangers of lithium batteries during Fire Prevention Week

WILSON, N.C. (WNCN) — This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the NC State Fire Marshal's Office and Wilson Fire Department are warning you about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.  Inside a room at the Wilson Fire Department's Training Center, a lithium-ion battery catches fire while charging after it was accidentally dropped. It's only a scenario, but the State Fire Marshal's Office and Wilson Fire Department say that's how quickly and easil…

State fire marshal urges North Carolinians to exercise caution with lithium-ion batteries

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal is joining fire departments nationwide in October to celebrate Fire Prevention Month and National Fire Prevention Week (October

From phones to power tools: State Fire Marshal urges residents to know risks of lithium-ion batteries this Fire Prevention Week

The State Fire Marshal’s Office and Fire Departments are supporting the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” It highlights how important it is to buy, charge, […]