Toronto fire chief renews lithium-ion battery warning after recent fires @CBCToronto

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Toronto's fire chief is warning the public about a surge in fires involving lithium-ion batteries after crews dealt with two battery-related fires within 24 hours this week.

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