Surge in lithium battery fires prompts PSA from Chicago fire officials

VIDEO: The Chicago Fire Department is raising awareness about the increasing number of fires caused by faulty lithium batteries in the city.As technology use expands, so does reliance on lithium batteries, which the department says are becoming a growing fire hazard.Fire officials have seen a rise in incidents involving devices such as electric bikes and computers igniting, prompting the department to release a public safety announcement (PSA) on Thursday.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOU