09/10/2026
This morning, while I was at the office, my husband sent me a video showing a fire truck near our building. 🚒
A garbage truck had caught fire, and firefighters responded quickly to control the situation. Seeing something like this so close to home is a reminder that even everyday items can create serious hazards.
One common cause of garbage truck fires is improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries (from phones, power banks, toys, e-bikes, vapes, laptops, etc.).
When garbage is compacted inside the truck, damaged batteries can overheat and ignite surrounding waste.
Fires can also be caused by hot ashes, flammable chemicals, aerosol cans, or other hazardous materials thrown into regular garbage.
A few safety reminders:
✅ Never throw batteries in household garbage. ✅ Recycle batteries and electronics at designated drop-off locations.
✅ Make sure ashes are completely cooled before disposal.
✅ Never place flammable liquids, chemicals, or pressurized aerosol cans in regular waste bins.
✅ Follow your municipality's guidelines for hazardous waste disposal.
A big thank you to our firefighters and emergency responders for keeping the community safe. 🙏🚒