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Oregon Fire Marshal sounds alarm over rise in lithium-ion battery fires
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Oregon Fire Marshal sounds alarm over rise in lithium-ion battery fires

SALEM, Ore. - Look around your home, and you’ll likely see dozens of devices powered by lithium-ion batteries. Cellphones, tablets, laptops, power tools, toys, e-bikes, and more rely on these compact, high‑energy batteries.

Friday, Oct 2, 2026