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Are lithium-ion batteries a fire risk?

Are lithium-ion batteries a fire risk?avant-hier25 min

They power everything from phones to vapes to electric bikes. But lithium-ion batteries can also be highly combustible and dangerous. Brenda Dennis learned that when a lamp in her garden caught fire. Her pets died in the blaze, and her house will have to be completely rebuilt. Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop says his crews are also at risk and the government needs to step up safety measures.