‘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.

An image showing fire after a lithium battery was said to explode at a Sydney hostel. Courtesy of Fire and Rescue NSW

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.