Seminole County Fire warns of increase in lithium-ion battery fires

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — E-bikes, mopeds, golf carts and other electric vehicles are fun to use, but the technology can be dangerous if not used properly.

The Seminole County Fire Department has seen an increase in calls after lithium-ion batteries in these types of electronics have caused fires.

At the training center in Seminole County, Lt. Paul Hammerl has trained hundreds of firefighters…

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