Batteries linked to hundreds of waste fireson December 1, 2022 at 12:09 am

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Batteries thrown into household rubbish bins cause about 700 fires a year in waste facilities, a survey suggests.Batteries thrown into household rubbish bins cause about 700 fires a year in waste facilities, a survey suggests.

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