MEDIA ALERT: Safety warnings amid spate of dangerous lithium-ion battery blazes in NSW - Sydney
Published: 10 Feb 2025 07:49am
The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner and Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading will address media this morning in relation to a spate of lithium-ion battery fires across the state.
There have been at least 13 such fires in eight days and a recent government survey suggests although many households are aware of the dangers, they are ignoring crucial safety advice.
WHEN: 9am TODAY (Monday 10 February) WHERE: City of Sydney Fire Station 211-217 Castlereagh Street, Sydney WHO: Jeremy Fewtrell Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading
Updated: 10 Feb 2025 06:54am
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It's important that we all understand the risks of lithium-ion batteries and be prepared if things go wrong.
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Stations nearby
166 Kent Street, The Rocks NSW 2000
147 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009
211-217 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000