Lithium Battery Fires Surge in Toronto | Toronto News

Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop is sounding the alarm as lithium-ion battery fires — fueled by e-bikes and e-scooters — surge across the city, with four people injured in a single day’s third such blaze. Since 2022, these fires have exploded in frequency, outpacing outdated fire codes and straining emergency services. The batteries’ explosive potential and toxic fumes force firefighters to overhaul safety protocols, even as public education alone can’t fix the problem. With Health Canada and Ontario’s Fire Marshal eyeing new regulations, Jessop demands faster action — warning that waiting years for policy changes could cost lives. In the meantime, he’s urging residents to charge safely, avoid heat, and never ignore battery warnings — because these fires are fast, deadly, and growing. 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/99b6c9fcbb121cf6