Fire Prevention Week begins with focus on lithium-ion batteries

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Fire Prevention Week has begun, with fire departments highlighting the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.

Fire Prevention Week began on Sunday, with fire departments across Michigan using the occasion to highlight fire safety. The Grand Rapids Fire Department is focusing this year on the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, which fire officials say cause fires that are far more dangerous than average fires. Fire Marshall Bill Smith said of these fires: 'They're very quick fires'.

Meridian Township firefighters marked the week with an open house event, offering families tips on preventing home fires.

How it is being reported

• Meridian Township fire officials share safety tips for Fire Prevention WeekWILX · 4 Oct, 23:35
• Fire Prevention Week begins for GRFDWoodtv · 4 Oct, 17:48

In this story: Grand Rapids Fire Department · Meridian Township · Bill Smith · Grand Rapids

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