U.S Indiana House Fire Blamed on E-Cigarette

Jul.22

E-Cigarette Explosion Sparks House Fire in Fort Wayne, Indiana; No Injuries Reported. Environmental officials urge safe disposal of e-cigarettes and hold weekly recycling events.

Key Highlights:

·A residential fire was sparked by an e-cigarette in Fort Wayne, Indiana, fortunately causing no injuries.

·The fire was caused by a battery explosion of the e-cigarette not being properly disposed.

·The Allen County Department of Environmental Management reminds that e-cigarettes contain lithium batteries and need to be disposed of safely.

·The department provides weekly events for the safe disposal of electronic devices.

【2Firsts News Flash】According to a report from First Alert Weather on July 22, the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) in Indiana, USA stated that on the morning of July 21, an improperly disposed of e-cigarette sparked a residential fire, fortunately causing no injuries or fatalities.

At the time of the incident, two adults and a dog inside the house had safely evacuated before the fire department arrived. Investigators confirmed that the cause of the fire was an improperly disposed of e-cigarette.

A spokesperson from the Allen County Department of Environmental Management (ACDEM) explained that even so-called "disposable" e-cigarettes contain lithium batteries, which if not disposed of properly, could pose a fire hazard. The department holds events every Tuesday from 9:00 to 14:00 for citizens to safely dispose of any lithium or lithium-ion batteries.

For citizens who are unable to participate in the event on Tuesday, the department will be holding another event on October 11, where e-cigarette products will be accepted for recycling at $1 per pound.

References:

[1] FWFD: Fort Wayne house fire started by improperly recycled vape pen

Also Read:

[1] China’s E-Cigarette Exports Fell 32% Year-on-Year in June; U.S. Drops Nearly 50% Month-on-Month, Losing Top Spot

[2] U.S. Convenience Store Association Urges Trump Administration: Expedite Product Approvals, Strengthen Enforcement, Crack Down on Illegal Chinese E-Cigarettes

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