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Lithium-ion Batteries: Prevent Ignition Accidents by Promoting Their Collection
Accidents involving the ignition of lithium-ion storage batteries that have been mixed in with household garbage are rapidly increasing. Manufacturers and local governments need to properly collect these batteries and make thorough efforts to recycle them.
City of Kamloops urging caution as battery linked to recycling plant fire
KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops has confirmed that the origin of a fire at the Emterra Material Recycling Facility was a lithium-ion battery. The fire occurred on June 19. “The fire originated in a load delivered by a City truck, and it is believed that the fire was caused by a lithium-ion battery that had been improperly disposed of,” reads a press release from the city. “Lithium-ion batteries—commonly found in everyday items like cell phones, …
The Judicial Police has already taken part in the fire-fired Azuqueca lithium battery recycling plant. There, last Friday, a fire originated in a company that recycles lithium batteries and batteries from the Rhône Polygon of Azuqueca de Henares. In addition, it has initiated investigations into the possible causes that originated this fire, where firefighters continue with the work of extinction. These will continue a few days given to the comp…
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