Seminole County officials urge residents to safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries after fires

Lithium-ion batteries are igniting fires in homes, trucks and even airplanes across the nation — with a growing threat that has local officials urging residents to handle these power sources carefully. Just last month, a lithium-ion scooter battery sparked a fire in an Ocala apartment, where three children were sleeping just feet away. In Seminole County, improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries caused a truck fire that destroyed four trailers, resulting in nearly half a million dollars in damages.