A lithium-ion battery used in a student project sparked a blaze at Staten Island Technical High School that injured a firefighter — stoking fears about school safety efforts around the dangerous devices.
The fire broke out on the third floor of the elite school on Dec. 6 around 7 p.m. and required 12 units and 60 firefighters to extinguish, according to the Staten Island Advance.
The batteries, which are often used to power e-bikes and e-scooters, have become a leading cause of fires in NYC and can lead to “explosive, aggressive” infernos that spread rapidly and are difficult to douse, according to the city.
“Due to the increased use and visibility of lithium-ion batteries in schools, all school stakeholders must ensure that safety and precautionary measures are in place to…
