FTA > ... the fire was part of an alarming trend in the city, last year there were only 44 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. However this year, he said th

FTA > ... the fire was part of an alarming trend in the city, last year there were only 44 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. However this year, he said they've had 93 fires, more than 70 injuries and now four deaths caused by lithium-ion battery fires. The FDNY is urging people to charge these batteries away from areas where people sleep, preferably in an outdoor setting.