Moses Small joined ABC 10News as a Multimedia Journalist in 2022. He was born in Birmingham, Ala. and raised in Portland, Maine. He's elated to spend time here and learn more about the community.
SAN DIEGO -- With 12 days until Christmas and Hanukkah, some of the hottest gifts this year will no doubt be electronics, but firefighters have a warning about the batteries that power them.Lithium-ion batteries are in devices you use every day like phones, power tools, and electric vehicles.Companies like Apple say they like to use those batteries since they’re lightweight, charge faster, and have a longer lifespan than many older types of batteries.
This year, ABC 10News has also seen fires in battery storage facilities -- like a blaze that lingered for nearly two weeks in May in Otay Mesa.Firefighters said it’s important to be careful with batteries that have been damaged since they can eventually swell and burn.If you have a damaged battery or a device you’re simply done using, look into programs that allow you to safely dispose of them.Avoid charging devices near heat sources or flammable materials.
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