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Burlington proclaims October 2025 Fire Prevention Week with emphasis on lithium‑ion safety
Summary
The council read and adopted a proclamation recognizing National Fire Prevention Week (October 2025), highlighting lithium‑ion battery safety and three calls to action: buy listed products, charge safely, and recycle batteries responsibly.
The Burlington City Council read a proclamation designating October 2025 as Fire Prevention Week and emphasizing safety around lithium‑ion batteries in household and workplace devices.
Mayor Jim Butler read the proclamation noting the National Fire Protection Association has reported an increase in battery-related fires, and urged residents to "buy only listed products, charge batteries safely, and recycle them responsibly." Fire Chief Matt Lawrence accepted the proclamation and introduced David Sharp, the fire life safety educator, who outlined events and outreach for National Fire Prevention Week, including school and community engagements and a series of public events scheduled in October.
The proclamation urged residents to follow the three calls to action and recognized the work of city fire personnel in safety education. The council adopted the proclamation as read.
