{"id":303096,"date":"2024-02-19T10:23:16","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T09:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=303096"},"modified":"2024-02-19T11:24:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T10:24:24","slug":"lithium-battery-warehouse-goes-up-in-flames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=303096","title":{"rendered":"Lithium battery warehouse goes up in flames"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Blaze raises concerns about storage of components known to spontaneously combust<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A warehouse in France storing lithium batteries caught fire on Saturday, amid growing fears over their safety<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fire on Saturday afternoon occurred at a storehouse in the southern town of Viviez, in Aveyron, where 900 tons of lithium batteries were waiting to be recycled. The Telegraph<\/a> has the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities ordered residents to stay indoors and keep their windows closed as thick smoke billowed over the town. No injuries or deaths were reported and the cause of the fire has yet to be established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lithium batteries, found in electric scooters and vacuum cleaners, are known to spontaneously combust<\/a> if they overheat or become damaged. Their dangers have raised concerns in countries where e-bikes have been promoted as a climate-friendly mode of transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions raised<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jean-Louis Denoit, the mayor of Viviez, called Saturday\u2019s fire \u201cshocking\u201d and told French news channel BFMTV: \u201cBehind all this, there is indeed reason to ask questions about the function of electric vehicles and lithium batteries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It took 70 firefighters to put the fire under control, after which air quality tests<\/a> were conducted and the lockdown order lifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

France has moved to promote cycling since the pandemic, with e-bikes becoming hugely popular in cities like Paris. However irresponsible behaviour and a rising number of accidents has led to criticism around their use, and how to store their batteries safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story here<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A warehouse in France storing lithium batteries caught fire on Saturday, amid growing fears over their safety.
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