Auckland Council/SuppliedA truck fire in Waimauku in early December was caused by a lithium-ion battery connecting with exposed copper wire.Lithium-ion batteries are used in toys, tools, phones and laptops but defective ones can “overheat, catch fire or explode”. The warning was issued by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) ahead of Christmas to ensure the batteries are stored and charged correctly to prevent them from causing a fire. Lithium-ion batteries are a type of rechargeable battery, known for being small, lightweight and long-lasting. They are commonly used in toys, cordless tools, phones, laptops and power banks. The safety advice follows news that Ashburton Resource Recovery Park is considering a sprinkler system in the pit area after two recent fires believed to have been started by discarded batteries. READ MORE:
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Be careful how you store, charge and dispose of batteries this Christmas, warns fire service
