Coverage dated October 5, 2026

Fire Prevention Week: Lithium-ion battery safety

Headline from WOWK Charleston

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- Firefighters are urging people to take a closer look at how they charge many of their everyday devices as a part of Fire Prevention Week. This year's campaign, put on by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), has the theme of safe charging habits with lithium-io…

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  1. WKBN Youngstown

    Ohio fire marshal highlights lithium-ion battery safety (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    The Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of State Fire Marshal is highlighting simple charging habits that reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.

  2. WJBF Augusta

    Augusta Fire warns of common lithium-ion battery charging risks (opens WJBF Augusta)

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    WJBF Augusta's feed description

    Firefighters say where and when people charge everyday devices can make a difference when it comes to fire safety. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - From cell phones and earbuds to power tools, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are found in devices many people use every day.

  3. WOWK Charleston

    Fire Prevention Week: Lithium-ion battery safety (opens WOWK Charleston)

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    WOWK Charleston's feed description

    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- Firefighters are urging people to take a closer look at how they charge many of their everyday devices as a part of Fire Prevention Week. This year's campaign, put on by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), has the theme of safe charging habits with lithium-io…

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