October 5th through the 11th is National Fire Prevention Week, and this year's theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home."

Most electronics we use and recharge in our homes every day use lithium-ion batteries. These include things like smartphones, tablets, tools, e-cigarettes, and even toys, just to name a few. In fact, most anything that is rechargeable likely uses a lithium-ion battery.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue's division chief provided some helpful tips on lithium-ion powered devices in the home.

"Try to keep it away from other items that could be combustible. You don't want to charge the batteries underneath the pillow of your bed, like with your cell phone. If you have an e-bike, you don't want to charge that near your exit. And you want to make su

See Full Page