Esquimalt Fire Rescue is pushing residents to Charge Into Fire Safety, the theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign that targets lithium-ion batteries.

The National Fire Protection Association campaign highlights the importance of buying, charging and recycling the batteries appropriately.

Many of the electronics used every day – including smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-bikes, e-scooters and children’s toys – are powered by lithium-ion batteries. As the use of these items has increased in recent years, so has the number of fires associated with them, Esquimalt Fire said in a news release.

Most rechargeable batteries today are lithium-ion batteries, as they charge faster, last longer and store more energy than other types. With increased stored energy co

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