Lithium-ion battery waste fires are increasing, and vapes are a big part of it

Waste fires are on the rise largely thanks to the lithium-ion batteries in vape pens

Fire Rover, a company that specializes in automated and semi-automated fire suppression systems, released its annual report noting that waste and recycling fires are steadily rising. In 2024, the company recorded 2,910 fires – a 60-percent increase from 2023's 1,809 and a 100-percent jump from 2022's 1,409 incidents. The report...Read Entire Article

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Lithium-ion battery waste fires are increasing, and vapes are a big part of it

Tiny batteries and “disposable” e-cigs remain big risks for waste handlers.

A new annual report in the USA shows that e-cigarettes in particular increase the risk of fire in waste and recycling plants