Fire Prevention Week
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By Emily Eagan
This week is Fire Prevention Week. This week was started in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire that took place in 1871, on October 8th.
Many important topics are covered during this week regarding fire prevention and safety, but this years theme is safety on the use of lithium - ion batteries in your home.
Some facts about lithium - ion batteries;
- Fires from them are espescially dangerous because they release heat, smoke, toxic gases, and the potential for explosions.
- Fires from these batteries start due to a variety of reasons, such as physical damage, electrical damage, exposure to extreme temperatures, and product defects.
- Safety tip for lithium - ion batteries, stop charging a battery once it is full.
Everyone has lithium - ion batteries in their homes, educating yourself on their potential dangers, and what to do if a fire has started from them can be lifesaving.
For more inofmation on this topic for Fire Prevention month, below is a link to the NFPA page about lithium - ion batteries.