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Expert says more lithium ion battery fires will be inevitable
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (535+ words) With more details on the Battery Boys/Bolt Mobile fire coming to light, an expert shared how to stay safe around lithium ion batteries. According to Rob Hogan, Saskatoon Fire Department's Deputy Chief for Fire Operations and Emergency Communications, the…...
Fire department shares battery safety tips during Fire Prevention Week
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (485+ words) Lithium-ion batteries are found in many of the electronics we use every day, but the batteries can also present a serious fire risk if they're used incorrectly or damaged. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, the batteries are found in…...
Faulty e-bike battery source of $1.5 million damage at Saskatoon business
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (391+ words) A faulty electric bike battery was the origin of a fire at Battery Boys/Bolt Mobile in Saskatoon that caused an estimated $1.5 million damage over the weekend. Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) said in a news release on Monday that a…...
Turntables striking a chord with Saskatchewan Boxing Day shoppers
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (473+ words) Boxing Day shopping still draws crowds, but what people are buying is changing. While televisions remain a staple of post-holiday sales, local retailers say turntables and home audio systems are among this year's surprise standouts. At Audio Warehouse in Regina,…...