Discarded lithium battery sparks 100-yard fire at New Hanover County landfill

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A discarded lithium battery sparked a large fire at the New Hanover County landfill Thursday morning, according to landfill officials.

Emergency crews responded to the landfill after a significant amount of smoke was reported in the area.

Landfill officials said the fire covered an area of about 100 yards and was caused by a discarded lithium battery…

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