I-Team: Improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries causing fires across Georgia

By Randy Travis Published November 6, 2023 JEFFERSON, Ga. - There's a good chance that somewhere in your home right now is a kind of battery that's quickly become the bane of firefighters everywhere. They’re called lithium-ion batteries, used to power everything from toothbrushes to cell phones to the electric vehicle that may be in your garage now or in the near future. All of those are safe if handled properly. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/warning-trashing-lithium-ion-batteries-causes-fires-across-ga