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Lithium Batteries Ignite Toronto Fire | Toronto News

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Another lithium-ion battery fire erupts in Toronto—this one at a shelter hotel in Etobicoke—prompting a two-alarm response and heavy smoke on the seventh floor. Thanks to a swift sprinkler system, the blaze was contained to one unit with no injuries, but crews found burned batteries inside. Fire officials are still investigating whether the batteries sparked the fire, but it’s a growing red flag. Just days earlier, e-bike batteries were blamed for a separate Ontario Street blaze that injured four—including two kids. Toronto Fire now calls these batteries one of the city’s biggest public safety threats. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f0b06f6303fcd1a

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