Fire and Emergency warns after tablet battery causes car fire

Tuesday 28 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 28 Jan 2025, 2:06pm

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A car fire in Mount Maunganui was caused by a tablet battery exploding after being left on a blanket in direct sunlight. Fire and Emergency New Zealand has issued a warning regarding the safe use and storage of lithium-ion battery powered devices.

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1. 1NewsTue 28 Jan 2025, 12:43pm

   Warning as tablet battery explodes in direct sunlight, causing fire in car (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 28 Jan 2025, 2:06pm

   Ipad battery sets car on fire after being left in sun (opens in new tab)