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Farid Farid

Huge spike in battery fires sparks warning

Firies are warning people not to over-charge lithium-ion batteries or leave them charging overnight. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO) (AAP)

Firies are warning shoppers of a significant rise in fires caused by batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters ahead of Christmas.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has reported 180 lithium-ion battery fires this year compared to just 16 in 2021.

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