Battery fires at recycling centres are costing UK £1bn a year, figures show

The Guardian says battery fires at recycling centres caused by discarded lithium batteries, such as those in vapes, are now occurring at a rate of more than ten per week. These incidents are costing one billion pounds a year and have prompted fire chiefs to warn of a growing safety crisis. The rising toll is straining waste facilities and highlighting the urgent need for better recycling practices.

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