A Lake Macquarie Battery May Have Caused the Fire That Killed Two People
A lithium-ion battery appears to have sparked the fire which killed two people in their Lake Macquarie home last week. FRNSW investigators believe the battery was compromised and went into Thermal Runaway, where a cell overheats and releases toxic gases before exploding. Origin Energy is moving ahead with plans for a large-scale battery, the biggest in Australia, at its Eraring coal-fired power station site. The project will provide long duration storage to maintain reliable supply after Eraring’s closure in 2025. Responsible disposal of household problem waste Putting batteries in your recycling bin can cause fires that can damage waste trucks or facilities. Rechargeable batteries are especially hazardous and should not be put in your household recycling or garbage bin. Tape the terminals of rechargeable batteries to prevent them from catching fire. It’s only a matter of time before a carelessly-placed battery or e-waste fire causes serious damage to a waste facility, truck or