B次元官网网址 footage from the backyard of a Kamloops home is catching the attention of fire departmentB次元官网网址檚 across the Interior and raising safety concerns over the potential dangers of lithium batteries.
An explosive shed fire caused by the storing and charging of lithium batteries prompted the Kamloops Fire Rescue to post several safety tips and reminders on its Facebook page.
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In its shared video, the KFR added that the explosions are due to stored flammables inside the shed and that lithium-ion battery fires give off toxic gases.
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Among those to share the video and underscore the relayed safety tips were representatives from the Oliver Fire Department.
Along with keeping batteries at room temperature, the KFR says that e-bikes, e-scooters, and batteries should be stored away from exit doors.
An electric bike caught on fire behind a downtown Penticton apartment building earlier this year, prompting an investigation from the cityB次元官网网址檚 department.
