EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — This week is National Fire Prevention Week.

For this year, the emphasis is on lithium-ion batteries and avoiding fires they can cause.

Stat Fire Marshal Tim McLaughlin joined 12 News at 4 on Wednesday to discuss which common devices have those batteries and what people should know about them.

Watch the full interview in the video player above.

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