Reported 7 months ago
TVBS News reported on June 13, 2024, at 7:46 a.m. continuing coverage of a fire incident in Tucheng, New Taipei City, where a female victim named Xiao, who ran a horticulture company with her family, lost her life due to a lithium battery explosion from a rechargeable hedge trimming machine. The incident serves as a cautionary reminder of the dangers of lithium batteries, commonly found in various devices such as phones and vehicles, as they pose challenges in extinguishing fires. Experts recommend using copious amounts of water or fire blankets to contain such fires. Many stores sell hedge trimming machines powered by lithium batteries, and it is vital to verify the safety of these products to prevent similar tragedies.
Source: YAHOO