Lithium Battery Fires Surge in Toronto | Toronto News

Toronto’s Fire Chief just dropped a fire alarm: 77 battery fires this year, 50+ tied to lithium-ion batteries — and they’re not just numbers. A recent blaze on Robinson Avenue displaced ten people and hospitalized one, fueled by the same dangerous tech powering e-bikes, scooters, and everything from vacuums to e-cigs. These batteries, around since the ‘90s, are safe when certified and used properly — but overcharge, damage, or tampering? That’s when sparks fly — literally. The city’s sounding the alert: handle these power packs with care, or risk your home, your health, and your neighborhood. 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/fd48c1a4db81a0e3