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NYC Emergency Hearing on 68% Increase in Lithium-Battery Fires

  • NYC City Council to hold emergency hearing on November 20 to address a 68% increase in lithium-battery fires.
  • A tragic fire in a Brooklyn home on November 16 resulted in six fatalities.
  • City Council members emphasize the need for federal regulation on lithium-ion batteries.
  • The hearing aims to investigate ongoing safety concerns despite previous legislative and enforcement efforts.
  • The recent fire has renewed calls for stricter measures to prevent lithium-battery fires.

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