West Virginia Fire Marshal Promotes Fire Prevention Week: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Focus
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office is promoting Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, across the state. This year's theme, "Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower," focuses on safe charging of lithium-ion batteries.
The office notes that lithium-ion batteries power everyday devices — phones, laptops, e-bikes and scooters — and damaged batteries, improper charging or cheap chargers can cause fires or explosions. It urges residents to: use manufacturer or manufacturer-certified chargers; charge on hard, flat surfaces; keep charging devices off pillows, couches and beds; and stop using — and properly recycle — any battery that is swelling, smells unusual or runs hot.
The office said Fire Prevention Week is one of the nation's longest-running safety observances, meant to give the public basic fire-prevention know-how. Fire departments across West Virginia will visit schools and communities this week for drills and education events.
Residents can find Fire Prevention Week events through their local fire department or the State Fire Marshal's Office website.
Sources: West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office; Moorefield Examiner (Oct. 6-7 report)
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