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This is Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11) and city fire crews are emphasizing the importance of using, charging and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely.
North Bay Fire & Emergency Services says the presence of lithium-ion batteries in many household devices, including smartphones, tablets, e-cigarettes and more, introduces unique fire risks.
Officials say the rechargeable batteries store a lot of energy in a small place, adding they can overheat, start a fire, or explode if overcharged or damaged.
North Bay Fire & Emergency Services is organizing a variety of events during Fire Prevention Week including two Fill-a-Fire Truck events.
Fire crews and the North Bay Food Bank are working together to collect non-perishable food, cash/gift card donations and personal hygiene items.
Tues., Oct. 7 (10 am-6 pm) at Parker’s Your Independent Grocer
Wed., Oct. 8 (10 am-6 pm) at Sobeys Algonquin
The food bank says it supports an average of 540 adults and 264 children a month.
City fire fighters will also be conducting fire drills at all schools in the North Bay area this month.
Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
