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Did You Know Rechargeable Batteries Can Cause Fires?

St. Johns County Fire Rescue · June 16, 2026

St. Johns County Fire Rescue public information officer Chris Nap warned at Tilman Ridge Transfer Station that lithium‑ion batteries can ignite inside trash trucks and urged residents to take them to household waste recycling facilities rather than curbside trash or recycling. He said heat and compaction in collection trucks can damage batteries and start fires, endangering drivers.

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