The Santa Rosa Fire Department is reminding residents to follow safety guidelines for lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are found in devices such as smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, and power tools.
The department recommends buying products with safety certification marks and using only chargers approved by the manufacturer. Devices should be charged on hard surfaces, not on beds or couches.
Do not leave devices plugged in overnight or unattended. If a battery smells strange, feels hot, makes noise, or changes shape, move it away from anything that can catch fire and call 9-1-1…