{"id":43354,"date":"2023-06-10T23:04:55","date_gmt":"2023-06-11T03:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=43354"},"modified":"2023-06-10T23:04:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T03:04:55","slug":"batavia-fire-safety-alert-lithium-ion-batteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/06\/10\/batavia-fire-safety-alert-lithium-ion-batteries\/","title":{"rendered":"BATAVIA\/Fire Safety Alert: Lithium-Ion Batteries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The City of Batavia Fire Department reminds residents to use caution when using and storing lithium ion batteries. There was a recent fire in the City caused by lithium ion batteries in an electric bike. These fires burn hot and fast while simultaneously releasing large amounts of toxic smoke, and can quickly spread throughout a structure as well as nearby structures. There were 200 fires in 2022 in New York City alone caused by batteries from e-bicycles, electric scooters, and similar devices.<\/strong><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As the devices that use lithium ion batteries grow in popularity, so does the chances of similar incidents happening in the City of Batavia. When these batteries start on fire, they can be difficult to extinguish. When they burn, they burn extremely hot and fast. These fires ignite nearby combustibles much quicker than a standard fire. It is vitally important that consumers use, store, and charge them according to the manufactures guidelines. It\u2019s also a great idea to remain close by while these batteries are charging and unplug them when they are full.<\/strong><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To help prevent a lithium ion battery fire, please follow these safety tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2022 Be sure you have working smoke alarms installed on every floor of your residence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2022 Use only the original equipment manufacturers batteries and charging cords.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2022 Refrain from using aftermarket batteries and chargers. While they may be cheaper to purchase, these batteries are more likely to pose a burn, fire, or explosion hazard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2022 Store any scooters, e-bikes, etc. outdoors if at all possible. If you have to store them inside, keep them away from doors, windows, stairways, and egress paths.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do NOT use extension cords or power strips to charge the batteries.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Place the batteries on a hard flat surface, do not charge on a pillow, couch, or bed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2022 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charge only one battery at a time and do not allow it to remain plugged in once it\u2019s full.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you notice any changes in the batteries such as damage, odor, change in color, increase in heat, change in shape, leaking, smoking or failing to keep a charge, stop using it immediately.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep an ABC class fire extinguisher or a dry-chemical extinguisher on hand.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not throw lithium ion batteries in the trash. These batteries should be recycled and you can find a location at the following link&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.call2recycle.org%2Flocator%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Cebf74174b8294e7cf25d08db6905595b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638219243928903662%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FhuGdXgvhsoYmhtKiP3j9BHocf%2BHdeoLa6z5TmQsQTs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.call2recycle.org\/locator\/<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you have any questions, please contact the City Fire Department at 585-345-6375.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Joshua P. Graham<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fire Chief<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department reminds residents to use caution when using and storing lithium ion batteries. There was a recent fire in the City caused by lithium ion batteries in an electric bike. These fires burn hot and fast while simultaneously releasing large amounts of toxic \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/06\/10\/batavia-fire-safety-alert-lithium-ion-batteries\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14927,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[8],"tags":[3748],"class_list":["post-43354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-batavia","tag-lithium-ion-batteries"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-bhg","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":68864,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/10\/05\/city-of-batavia-fire-department-promotes-fire-prevention-week-2025\/","url_meta":{"origin":43354,"position":0},"title":"City of Batavia Fire Department Promotes Fire Prevention Week 2025","author":"aka","date":"October 5, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Theme: \u201cCharge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home\u201d Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department is joining fire departments nationwide in recognizing Fire Prevention Week, October 5\u201311, 2025. This year\u2019s campaign theme, \u201cCharge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,\u201d focuses on reducing the growing fire\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;City of Batavia&quot;","block_context":{"text":"City of Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/city-of-batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":83324,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/10\/07\/city-of-batavia-fire-department-promotes-fire-prevention-week-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":43354,"position":1},"title":"City of Batavia Fire Department promotes Fire Prevention Week 2026","author":"aka","date":"October 7, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Theme: \u201cCharge into Fire Safety\u2122. Safe Charging Is a Superpower\u201d Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department is joining fire departments nationwide to observe Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2026. This year\u2019s campaign, \u201cCharge Into Fire Safety\u2122. Safe Charging Is a Superpower,\u201d highlights everyday charging habits that can help\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;City of Batavia&quot;","block_context":{"text":"City of Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/city-of-batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":11938,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/10\/28\/batavia-change-your-clock-on-sunday-change-your-battery-too\/","url_meta":{"origin":43354,"position":2},"title":"BATAVIA\/Change your clock on Sunday, change your battery too","author":"aka","date":"October 28, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department joins fire departments nationwide in promoting the annual Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery campaign on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Fire Chief Stefano Napolitano encourages all residents to adopt the simple, life-saving habit of changing smoke alarm batteries when they change their\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Batavia&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/gennesse-county\/batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":23676,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/03\/11\/batavia-city-fire-department-provides-free-smoke-detectors-and-batteries-to-city-residents-daylight-savings-time-this-sunday\/","url_meta":{"origin":43354,"position":3},"title":"BATAVIA\/City Fire Department provides free smoke detectors and batteries to City residents, Daylight Savings Time this Sunday","author":"aka","date":"March 11, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department is reminding everyone to change their clocks and change their smoke alarm batteries. Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 14th at 2:00am. \u201cWhen you turn your clocks forward one hour, it\u2019s a great time to make sure your smoke alarms are\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Batavia&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/gennesse-county\/batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":14495,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2020\/03\/05\/batavia-fire-department-reminds-residents-about-changing-smoke-detector-batteries-when-daylight-saving-time-begins-on-sunday-march-8th\/","url_meta":{"origin":43354,"position":4},"title":"BATAVIA\/Fire Department reminds residents about changing smoke detector batteries when Daylight Saving time begins on Sunday, March 8th","author":"aka","date":"March 5, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"Chief Stefano Napolitano recommends that as residents set their clocks ahead, that they test their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes with missing and\/or damaged smoke detectors. Often times, a smoke detector fails to operate\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Batavia&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/gennesse-county\/batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":64953,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/06\/03\/genesee-county-healthy-neighborhoods-program-staff-planning-to-go-door-to-door-in-city-and-town-of-batavia\/","url_meta":{"origin":43354,"position":5},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Healthy Neighborhoods Program, staff planning to go door to door in City and Town of Batavia","author":"aka","date":"June 3, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release Have you changed the batteries in your smoke detectors? Do you know how old your fire extinguisher is? Have you tested your home for radon gas? Does someone in your home have asthma? The Genesee County Health Department\u2019s Healthy Neighborhoods Program (HNP) may be able to help. This\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/City-Fire-1.jpg?fit=91%2C91&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43354","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43354"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43354\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43355,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43354\/revisions\/43355"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}