December 5, 2023 - Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials issue safety warning on the dangers of Lithium-Ion (L/I) batteries this holiday season.
Most people are aware of the “traditional holiday hazards,” but the L/I batteries in your phones, laptops, power tools, wheelchairs, scooters, and electric vehicles, can create fire, toxic fumes, and explosions very quickly.
Our partners at the Fresno Fire Department encourage you to invest time today to recognize the warning signs of dangerous thermal runaway.
Learn more at batteryfiresafety.org.
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Source: Fresno County Sheriff's Office