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Drew DixonDecember 24, 2024

Lithium-ion batteries offer convenience, but pose many fire risks, according to a Florida public awareness campaign.

Michael MolineJuly 13, 2018

Firefighters need training to quench fires caused by lithium ion batteries in electric cars, Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said Thursday — especially since they’ve been known to re-ignite, sometime more than once. “New technology helps us live our lives more efficiently, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t understand and tackle […]

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