The West Pelzer Fire Department said a driver had a close call on Sunday. Firefighters said a driver was on the road when a 12-volt battery charger in the carโs center console caught fire. The charger was not plugged in, and firefighters said thankfully no one was hurt. Firefighters said the lithium-ion batteries on the charger are popular and used in several types of devices, including vapes. The National Fire Protection Association said lithium-ion batteries should be kept at room temperature whenever possible. Do not charge these batteries at temperatures below 32 degrees or above 105 degrees. โIf not used correctly, or if damaged, these batteries can catch on fire or explode,โ the NFPA said.
