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Laguna Woods proclaims Fire Prevention Week; OCFA warns residents about lithium‑ion battery risks
Summary
The City of Laguna Woods proclaimed October 2025 Fire Prevention Week and heard a presentation from the Orange County Fire Authority emphasizing safe use, storage and recycling of lithium‑ion batteries and household smoke‑alarm checks.
Laguna Woods on Tuesday proclaimed October 2025 as Fire Prevention Week and heard a presentation from the Orange County Fire Authority on the growing risks posed by lithium‑ion batteries in household devices. Battalion Chief Matt Levesque of the OCFA outlined steps residents should take to reduce the risk of battery‑related fires and urged regular smoke‑alarm maintenance.
The proclamation, read by city staff, directs residents to follow safe battery habits during Fire Prevention Week and notes that the city accepts small electronics and lithium‑ion batteries for safe disposal at city hall. Matt Levesque, B‑shift battalion chief for the…
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