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OCFA warns of growing lithium‑ion battery fire risk; urges safer charging and storage
Summary
Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Matt Sheets briefed the council on an increase in lithium‑ion battery fires — especially e‑bikes — and recommended precautions for residents and first responders; council members asked about school outreach and community education.
Division Chief Matt Sheets of the Orange County Fire Authority on April 28 briefed the Cypress City Council on rising firefighter and public safety concerns involving lithium‑ion battery fires, particularly from e‑bikes and aftermarket chargers.
Sheets said lithium‑ion batteries can burn at temperatures “up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit,” produce toxic gases, and may rekindle days after apparent extinguishment. “They burn extremely hot … produce a considerable…
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