Lithium-ion battery fires on the rise in Canadian cities as officials warn of growing risks

Fire departments in several Canadian cities are warning about the growing risk posed by lithium-ion batteries after multiple fires in Alberta and Ontario over the past week, including at least three incidents in Calgary within a 24-hour period.

The Calgary Fire Department has issued a reminder about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after firefighters responded to three fires over a 24-hour period.

The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.