THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Vape Batteries Are Causing Hundreds of Fires in Garbage Trucks and Dumps.
A leading British waste management company has called on the government to address the growing fire risks posed by improperly disposed vapes, which have caused hundreds of fires and significant public safety concerns.
A leading waste management company has called on the government to address the growing fire risks posed by improperly disposed vapes, which have caused hundreds of fires and significant public safety concerns. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK has reported over 500 suspected vape -related fires in the past year, citing the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries in vapes as a major safety hazard. Fires have occurred in garbage trucks and waste processing centers, with some incidents requiring extensive fire and rescue responses. DETAIL: The company said lithium-ion batteries inside vapes are increasingly igniting, accounting for around 80 percent of its reported fires, with 144 battery and vape-related…Open