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Unified Fire Authority warns of rising lithium-ion battery fires, urges residents to call 911
Summary
Unified Fire Authority told the Midvale City Council the department responded to 340 calls in August and is seeing more lithium‑ion battery fires; the chief urged residents to use certified chargers, watch for warning signs and evacuate if a battery appears hazardous.
The Unified Fire Authority told the Midvale City Council on Sept. 16 that Midvale crews answered about 340 calls in August and are seeing a national uptick in fires linked to lithium‑ion batteries.
Chief K., speaking for Unified Fire Authority, said batteries are “very common in our households” and warned they present special hazards. “They burn hotter and faster. They're harder to extinguish. They ignite over and over. They produce…
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