Statistics on fires caused by lithium-ion batteries
30.10.2023
Dear Sir/Madam
We would like to investigate whether there has been an increase in fires caused by items that contain lithium-ion batteries, particularly items that children or young people have access to, such as toys, phones and laptops etc.
Therefore, under Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations, I would like to request the following information:
-The number of household fires caused (or thought to be caused) by lithium-ion batteries in toys, toothbrushes, phones and laptops from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021
-The number of household fires caused (or thought to be caused) by lithium-ion batteries in toys, toothbrushes, phones and laptops from 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2022
-The number of household fires caused (or thought to be caused) by lithium-ion batteries in toys, toothbrushes, phones and laptops from 01.01.2023 to 30.10.2023
-The number of fires in dustcarts and waste-processing centres fires caused (or thought to be caused) by lithium-ion batteries in toys, toothbrushes, phones and laptops from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021
-The number of fires in dustcarts and waste-processing centres fires caused (or thought to be caused) by lithium-ion batteries in toys, toothbrushes, phones and laptops from 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2022
-The number of fires in dustcarts and waste-processing centres fires caused (or thought to be caused) by lithium-ion batteries in toys, toothbrushes, phones and laptops from 01.01.2023 to 30.10.2023
If possible, please can you detail what has caused the fire, or what is thought to have caused the fire so we can identify the source of the fire.
I would like you to provide this information in an excel document and have the data broken down by month per year so we can see if there are any spikes on particular months over the years. For instance, if there are any spikes in November, December or January when people may be clearing out homes in or around the Christmas period.
Please do not hesitate to contact me on 07725355778 or [email address] should any aspect of my request require clarification, or you need more information from me to handle this enquiry.
Yours faithfully,
Sian
Dear Sian Broad,
Freedom of Information Request
Thank you for your request for information.
In line with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, the Scottish
Fire and Rescue Service has up to 20 working days in which to provide you
with a response.
Yours sincerely
Information Governance Team
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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