Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that a lithium-ion battery went into thermal runaway while charging, causing the house fire in Bootle on 22 September. A mother and her three children died. The service has recorded 150 lithium-ion battery fires in Merseyside since April 2023, linked to five deaths.
What it means for youCharging is the highest-risk moment. Use only manufacturer-approved chargers and never charge unattended or overnight in escape routes. Stop using any battery that swells, smokes or gets unusually hot.
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