Lithium Battery Fires Are Surging, Here’s How To Stay Safe

By Staff | on June 01, 2023

In April, a home fire in Walden threw the necessity of lithium battery safety into sharp relief. The blaze spread rapidly, torched the home, and took the life of a household pet. Walden Fire Chief Jason Larrabee identified a lithium ion power tool battery as the culprit, and he stressed the importance of battery safety. His advice comes as such […]

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