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Why lithium‑ion battery fires are so dangerous | BBC News
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4:19Now PlayingThey power our phones, laptops, e‑bikes and electric cars - but lithium‑ion batteries can also be extremely dangerous.
So how do lithium‑ion batteries work, why can they overheat, and what do firefighters say you should do to stay safe at home?
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