Fire Prevention Week runs October 5 to 11, 2025, and this year’s campaign is putting the focus on lithium-ion battery safety.
Smiths Falls Fire Prevention Officer Jason Smith says this year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”
Smith says recent history shows that improper disposal can have disastrous consequences. He says last month they were called to a vehicle fire.
The National Fire Prevention Association says the message is simple—charging and disposing devices improperly can be dangerous.
Smith says there’s a proper way to get rid of the old tech.
Lithium-ion batteries power many items people use every day, from phones and tablets to e-bikes and power tools.
When batteries are damaged, overcharged, or stored incorrectly, they can overheat, catch fire, or even explode.
Fire officials say Fire Prevention Week is the perfect time to remind families to follow safe charging practices at home.
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