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New FOI request

Case reference FOI2026/00333

Received 20 March 2026

Published 27 April 2026

Request

I am requesting this information under the Freedom of Information Act. Could you please provide data in response to the following questions: 1. What is the total number of fires related to lithium-ion batteries dealt with by your fire service over the past three years? (Broken down by years 2023, 2024, 2025) 2. If possible, please also provide the total number for lithium-ion battery fires that involved each of the following (broken down by years 2023, 2024, 2025): * * * Smartphone * * * * Laptop * * * * Tablet * * * * Vape/e-cigarette * * * * E-bike * * * * E-scooter * * * * Electric car * * * * Electric mobility scooter * * * * Other * 3. As a comparative, what is the total number of fires of all types dealt with by your fire service over the past three years? (Broken down by years 2023, 2024, 2025) 4. What is the total number of fires related to lithium-ion batteries and dealt with by your fire service that were recorded specifically at waste centres over the past three years? (Broken down by years 2023, 2024, 2025)

Response

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Documents

• FOIA response for disclosure log - FOI2026_00333 RESPONSE.pdf (182.0 KB)

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