Batteries4 days agoThe influencer whose tweet led to a ban on disposable vapesLaura Young first posted about the devices on social media in September 2022 and has led the campaign4 days agoTayside & Central Scotland7 days agoWarning after three bin lorry fires in one weekSmouldering waste had to be emptied on to the street to help put out the fire, the council says.7 days agoWest Yorkshire27 May 2025Battery farms are 'emerging risk', says fire chiefA deputy chief fire officer says there should be tougher safety rules at battery energy storage sites.27 May 2025Suffolk7 Apr 2025Battery recycling scheme aims to reduce fire riskPeople in Herefordshire can now put batteries and small electrical items out with their usual waste.7 Apr 2025Hereford & Worcester2 Apr 2025Warning after 'vape battery' causes bin lorry fireFire crews discover seven lithium-ion batteries and warn they should be disposed of properly.2 Apr 2025South Yorkshire14 Mar 2025Battery warning after bin lorry fireWaste from the recycling lorry has to be tipped onto a road and doused down.14 Mar 2025Cambridgeshire13 Mar 2025Amazon removes e-bike battery from sale after fireSurrey local authorities are urging vigilance when purchasing batteries due to a recent fire.13 Mar 2025Surrey10 Feb 2025Woman waits months for heating repairs after fireA Surrey woman's garage was severely damaged after her lithium-ion vacuum cleaner exploded.10 Feb 2025Surrey30 Jan 2025Battery warning over hike in bin firesBatteries in household bins have dangerous consequences, officials say.30 Jan 2025Wolverhampton...
