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Casper proclaims October 2025 Fire Prevention Week; officials warn about lithium‑ion battery fire risk
Summary
Deputy Chief Mark Moore of the Casper Fire Department briefed council on Fire Prevention Week and urged residents to buy UL‑listed products, charge batteries safely and recycle lithium‑ion batteries after citing local incidents at the city landfill. Mayor Pacheco proclaimed October 2025 as Fire Prevention Week.
Deputy Chief Mark Moore of the Casper Fire Department briefed the Casper City Council Oct. 7 on this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme — “Charge Into Fire Safety” — and urged residents to handle lithium‑ion batteries cautiously.
Why it matters: Lithium‑ion batteries power most portable electronics; if damaged or charged improperly they can ignite. The…
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