Experts warn more than 180 fires have erupted across the UK’s largest waste system
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Experts warn more than 180 fires have erupted across the UK’s largest waste system
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Vape users have been warned not to throw their old devices away in bins, after new figures revealed exploding “zombie batteries” are still piling up in waste centres across the UK.
The incorrect disposal of vapes can lead to dangerous explosions when crushed by lorries
A charity has warned that ‘substandard batteries pose a life-threatening risk to the public’
The supermarket warned the battery may overheat and could pose a fire risk
One of the UK’s biggest waste management companies is battling a plague of fires caused by exploding disposable vapes.
Fire service warns ubiquity of batteries in everyday products is outpacing public understanding and safety regulations
Eight brands are affected by the warning and are at risk of catching fire
