VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Ahead of National Fire Prevention Week, the Virginia Beach Fire Department is sounding the alarm about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.
Everything we buy now — from e-vehicles, power tools, cellphones, and toys — contains lithium-ion batteries. While they’re generally safe, there are some risks.
“Rarely is a battery sitting alone,” said Virginia Beach Fire Captain Kevin Lehlback. “It’s sitting on a tool bench or a shelf with WD-40 [oil] or dirty rags.”…