Vape 'very likely caused devastating fire declared major incident
A vape 'very likely' caused a devastating fire at a Widnes recycling plant, declared a major incident.Summary
An investigation by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has concluded that a devastating fire at a Widnes recycling plant was 'very likely' caused by a damaged lithium-ion battery from a disposable vape. The blaze, which involved around 700 tonnes of waste cardboard, required 20 fire engines and kept crews on site for over 24 hours. The service stated that the battery entered thermal runaway, generating intense heat that ignited the cardboard. Strong winds then caused the fire to spread rapidly across the site. The incident was a complex, resource-intensive event, but the service has emphasized that such fires are preventable. They have issued reminders to the public not to put batteries or vapes in general waste, but to use designated recycling points and handle them carefully.
(Source：Warringtonguardian Co Uk)
