House fires involving rechargeable electrical devices like vapes, laptops, and e-bikes are increasing. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service statistics show a significant rise in incidents from three in 2018 to at least 26 last year. Damaged, faulty, or improperly used rechargeable lithium-ion batteries can ignite, causing explosions and releasing toxic fumes. Firefighters urge people to follow safety advice, including safe charging practices and detecting damaged batteries before recycling.
House fires involving rechargeable electrical devices such as vapes, laptops and e-bikes are on the rise.
If damaged, faulty or if improperly used, the batteries can catch fire, and in some cases cause explosions and the release of toxic fumes. Firefighters are now urging people to follow safety advice for this type of product, such as how to charge safely and how to spot a damaged battery before recycling it.
"Lots of these products will be purchased during the festive season and into the New Year and we recommend only buying from reputable dealers and only using approved chargers to make sure your Christmas list isn’t a fire risk."- Only use approved chargers and unplug after charging.- Don’t charge when you’re asleep.
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