Firefighters Issue Alert on Lithium Batteries in Christmas Gifts

Firefighters have issued a warning about the danger of lithium-ion batteries in Christmas gifts. Fire Rescue Victoria issued an alert about lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes, e-scooters, and toys. The caution on lithium batteries comes amid a spate of battery fires in recent months. In one example, five children were lucky to escape when a lithium-ion battery exploded in a Melbourne garage. Victorian firefighters have been called out to battery fires “almost every day” in the last three months and firefighters expect this trend to increase. Fire Rescue Victoria Acting Deputy Commissioner Gavin Rooney said multiple items under the Christmas tree could contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries....