Discarded Scooter’s Lithium-ion Battery Catches Fire in Garbage Truck in Troy
(Troy Fire Dept, June 26, 2025)
Troy, MI – Today, Troy Fire Department responded to a scooter on fire. It had been thrown in the trash, and when the garbage truck compacted the load, it damaged the scooter’s lithium-ion battery, causing it to overheat and catch fire.
Oakland County Hazmat Team was called in to safely remove and dispose of the battery pack.
Reminder: Never throw lithium-ion batteries (like those in scooters, e-bikes, tools, or phones) in the trash. They can cause fires and are dangerous when crushed or damaged.
Please recycle batteries properly at a local hazardous waste facility.
