Warehouse storing lithium batteries goes up in flames in France amid growing fears over their dangers
By Emily Jane Davies • February 18, 2024
A warehouse storing 900 tons of lithium batteries waiting to be recycled went up in flames
this afternoon, amid growing fears over their dangers.
The fire in France occurred at a storehouse in the town in Viviez in Aveyron, and residents
were told to stay indoors by authorities.
Locals were ordered to keep their doors and window closed as the thick smoke engulfed
the town. No injuries or deaths were reported.
While the cause of the fire has yet to be confirmed, it took 70 firefighters to get the flames
under control.
Lithium batteries, found in e-scooters, are the fastest growing fire risk in London, with the
London Fire Brigade called to an e-bike or scooter fire once every two days on average
last year.
The fire in France has once again raised questions around the use and safety concerning
the batteries.
They all drank the”lithium battery” Kool-aid. What a disaster!