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City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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Media Advisory
June 24, 2024

The City of Toronto to launch new lithium-ion battery safety campaign

Join Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York), Matthew Pegg, Chief, Toronto Fire Services, City of Toronto staff and Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal, who will launch a new lithium-ion battery safety campaign.

Date: Tuesday, June 25
Time: Noon
Location: Toronto Fire Station 332, 260 Adelaide St. W.

The month-long campaign will bring awareness to the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and will encourage better safety practices for their use and disposal. Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found in e-bikes and e-scooters, but also a wide range of other devices.

To learn more about the campaign and general lithium-ion battery fire safety visit the City’s Lithium-Ion Batteries webpage: toronto.ca/LithiumBattery

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at x.com/cityoftoronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto.

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Media contacts:
Toronto Fire Services, firemedia@toronto.ca
Media Relations, City of Toronto, media@toronto.ca

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