Ottawa Citizen
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May 20, 2026
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Ottawa firefighters responded to 54 lithium-ion battery fires since 2024, including 10 this year
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A fire on the 19th floor of a residential highrise at 395 Somerset St. W. on March 14 was believed to have been sparked by a battery-powered e-scooter. Three people died as a result of the blaze. PHOTO BY ASHLEY FRASER /Postmedia Article content Ottawa firefighters have responded to 54 fires related to lithium-ion batteries since 2024, and 23 of those fires caused “significant” structural damage to homes. Article content Ottawa Fire Services prepared a report for the city’s emergency and protective services committee following an inquiry from Barrhaven West Coun. David Hill, including data for…
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