"Firefighters yanked the burning trash out of the truck, dumped it into the middle of the roadway, and spread the smoldering debris to box in the blaze while crews doused nearby construction materials."
"The FDNY has been sounding the alarm on lithium-ion batteries for months, warning that they can light up even when they are not plugged into anything."
"When rechargeable batteries are tossed in with everyday trash, a garbage truck can quickly turn into a rolling fire hazard."
A garbage truck in Downtown Brooklyn ignited due to lithium-ion batteries hidden in its load, creating thick smoke and prompting a response from firefighters. They removed the burning trash and spread it on the road to control the fire. No injuries were reported. The FDNY has warned that lithium-ion batteries can ignite even when not charging, urging proper disposal. The incident highlights the dangers of improperly discarded batteries, which can turn garbage trucks into fire hazards.
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