Toronto’s Battery Fire Surge | Toronto News

Toronto’s facing a dangerous battery fire surge—with 81 fires this year, roughly one every three days. Fire Chief Jim Jessop blames cheap, unregulated lithium-ion batteries powering e-bikes and scooters, especially those bought online without safety standards. Overcharging or overheating these faulty units can cause sudden explosions. Health Canada is now investigating regulations to tackle the growing threat. Stay vigilant—especially if your battery isn’t from a trusted source. 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/2885e2c3e67446a5