Safe charging urged during Fire Prevention Week in Springfield
An agency official at Springfield Fire Station 1 urged residents to follow specific battery- and device-charging safety steps during Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4–10), including removing batteries once charged, using manufacturer chargers and avoiding charging on beds.
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An agency official at Springfield Fire Station 1 urged Springfield residents to follow safe charging practices during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4–10, saying, "Safe charging is a superpower." The official framed the week around reducing household fire risks tied to batteries and chargers and invited people to learn more at the local fire station.
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