Lithium-Ion Battery the Likely Cause of Toronto Apartment Fire, Chief Says

A fire and explosion caused by a lithium-ion battery in a North York community housing building resulted in one man being hospitalized with serious injuries. Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop reported the incident occurred at 2999 Jane Street and that numerous batteries and e-bikes were stored in the apartment. This incident follows previous fires attributed to lithium-ion batteries, including one at a recycling plant.

• One man sustained serious injuries from a lithium-ion battery fire and explosion in a North York apartment.
• The fire occurred on Oct. 21 in a high-rise building at 2999 Jane Street.
• Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop noted that “numerous” batteries and e-bikes were stored at the location.
• Lithium-ion batteries have been implicated in previous fires, such as one at an Ashwarren Road recycling plant.