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21 December 2024
House fire sparks renewed lithium battery warning

VICTORIAN fire agencies are reminding residents to be cautious when charging lithium-ion battery operated devices following an e-scooter house fire in the state’s west late last week.

A two-storey townhouse in Ballarat caught alight after an e-scooter charging inside the kitchen and dining area exploded, with CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria members working to protect the home after the occupants had...

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