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Lithium Battery Fire at Landfill | Wilmington News
A massive fire erupted at the New Hanover County landfill early Thursday, sparked likely by a lithium battery dumped earlier in the day. Firefighters battled flames stretching 100 feet wide using specialized equipment, eventually smothering the blaze with dirt — a standard safety measure that’s not foolproof. Officials warn lithium batteries can ignite explosively when exposed to air, especially amid trash piles. Despite nightly soil coverings meant to prevent such fires, this isn’t the first blaze at this site — and it’s not the last. Don’t toss batteries in the trash: drop them off at local…
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