Lithium-Ion Battery Identified as Cause for a Three-Day Blaze at Pitsea, UK Recycling Center

A larger, three-day fire at a recycling center in Pitsea, England was confirmed to be started by a lithium-ion battery.

The fire lasted three days and was eventually extinguished at the end of the weekend thanks to 52 total crews from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.

Craig McLellan, Group Manager, gave out a massive thank you to all staff on site and the firefighters that had helped with the blaze over three days. McLellan continued to speak to the dangers of throwing lithium-ion batteries away improperly.

"I'd like to stress the importance of disposing of your lithium-ion batteries properly, not in a skip or with domestic household waste. The impact of this fire on the business has been huge, which has been caused due to irresponsible disposal. Always check with your local authority for suitable battery recycling arrangements in your area,” said McLellan.

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