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‘Trapped by the Flames’: 13 Lithium Battery Fires in a Week in NSW

So far this year, FRNSW has fought 25 lithium-ion-related fires.
‘Trapped by the Flames’: 13 Lithium Battery Fires in a Week in NSW
An image showing fire after a lithium battery was said to explode at a Sydney hostel. Courtesy of Fire and Rescue NSW
Monica O’Shea
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Lithium battery fires in New South Wales (NSW) are on the rise, prompting the state government and firefighters to warn the public about the danger.

A spate of incidents has led to Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) alerting the public to never sleep or leave home while lithium battery-powered devices are on charge.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]