WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — This week marks National Fire Prevention Week and local fire departments are encouraging residents to be aware of their use and disposal of lithium ion batteries.
Lithium batteries are found in most household electronics and rechargeable devices. These batteries are known to overheat and cause fires if they are not used correctly.
Wendy Giannini-King, the community risk coordinator at the Wilmington fire department said residents should practice buying, charging, and recycling these products safely…