Fire Officials Urges Proper Disposal of Lithium-Ion Batteries After Recycling Truck Fire in Sunderland

Fire officials urges proper disposal of lithium-ion batteries after recycling truck fire in Sunderland

SUNDERLAND, Mass. (WWLP) - Massachusetts fire officials are reminding residents of ways to properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries after a recycling truck fire in Sunderland. Last month, crews were called to a recycling truck fire on River Road in Sunderland. The Department of Fire Services said that the truck was collecting curbside recycling when the driver noticed the fire in the back of the truck. The driver called 911 and found a safe are…

Public urged to dispose of lithium-ion batteries safely to prevent fires

Members of the public are being urged to safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries safely. It comes after several fire at waste sites across Wales, which are believed to have been caused by incorrectly discarded batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in mobile phones, laptops, e-bikes, and e-cigarettes, can pose a serious fire risk when thrown away […]