"This incident highlights both the risks these batteries pose and the hazards firefighters face when responding, according to Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop."
"Last year, Jessop called for more regulation around lithium-ion batteries, saying e-bike batteries had become the 'largest growing fire safety risk' in Toronto."
"Between 2022 and 2024, the number of fires sparked by these types of batteries jumped 162 percent, according to the City of Toronto."
"A high-profile battery fire on a Toronto subway in December 2023 led the TTC to ban e-scooters and e-bikes on transit during winter months."
A fire at a downtown Toronto highrise, caused by lithium-ion batteries, resulted in significant damage to the building's exterior and the originating unit. No injuries were reported. The fire chief reiterated the dangers of these batteries, commonly found in various electronic devices. Last year, he called for stricter regulations due to the increasing fire safety risks associated with e-bike batteries. Between 2022 and 2024, fires linked to these batteries surged by 162 percent in Toronto.
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