City Council calls emergency hearing as NYC sees 68% uptick in lithium-battery fires
The City Council will hold an emergency hearing later this month to probe the Big Apple’s concerning 68% uptick in lithium battery-related fires this year. The swift November 20 hearing was announced on the heels of the tragic blaze that tore through a Sunset Park, Brooklyn home on Thursday morning, killing six people. Council Speaker...
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