Lithium Battery Fire in Trash Truck

A trash truck caught fire Wednesday afternoon after a discarded laptop battery ignited in the back—thanks to lithium’s explosive potential. Firefighters pulled the battery, doused the truck, and averted disaster. This isn’t the first time this month—so don’t toss electronics in the bin. Sedgwick County offers free recycling guidance to keep things safe. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/74683c9ab77eeeda