On March 3, a recycling truck in Bethnal Green caught fire during waste collection near the Bancroft Estate when refuse workers discovered flames originating from discarded batteries in a metal bin. The London Fire Brigade quickly responded with two fire engines to extinguish the fire. Despite their efforts, the situation escalated, leading the truck driver to offload the burning contents onto the road. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the incident demonstrated the dangers of improper e-waste disposal, particularly lithium batteries from electric bikes. Local authorities have called on residents to recycle hazardous materials responsibly.
The fire highlights the risks associated with improper disposal of hazardous materials like batteries, which can ignite and cause significant danger to public safety.
Cllr Shafi Ahmed emphasized the growing frequency of such incidents, urging residents to responsibly dispose of batteries to prevent further emergencies.
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