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Lithium Battery Fire at Landfill | Wilmington News
A massive fire erupted at the New Hanover County landfill after a lithium battery ignited, sparking what recycling director Joe Suleyman calls the biggest blaze he’s seen in years. Firefighters swiftly contained the flames, and landfill crews buried the burning debris to fully extinguish it by 6 AM. Suleyman warns that lithium batteries are serious fire hazards and urges residents to store them in metal containers before dropping them off. Quick action from emergency crews and staff prevented a bigger disaster — and this incident underscores the critical need for proper disposal of these…
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