Fire officials have investigated 282 lithium-ion battery fires so far this year, compared to 292 in all of 2025, according to FDNY data. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today FDNY officials say a lithium-ion battery caused a two-alarm fire at a Bronx barber shop Thursday night that injured six.
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Fire officials have investigated 282 lithium-ion battery fires so far this year, compared to 292 in all of 2025, according to FDNY data. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today FDNY officials say a lithium-ion battery caused a two-alarm fire at a Bronx barber shop Thursday night that injured six.
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