
"Fatal New York City Fire Traced to Lithium-Ion Battery"
Fazil Khan, a 27-year-old journalist, died in an apartment fire caused by a micromobility device's lithium-ion battery in New York City, becoming the latest fatality from such fires. The city's fire department has warned about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, which have caused a spike in fire-related deaths in recent years. Authorities emphasize the need for safety regulations and consumer awareness regarding the potential hazards of these batteries, commonly found in electric bikes and scooters.