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Fire officials have investigated 282 lithium-ion battery fires so far this year, compared to 292 in all of 2025, according to FDNY data.
Published Aug 22, 2026 at 5:49 p.m. ET
The numbers show a majority of the deaths were drug-related.
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The numbers show a majority of the deaths were drug-related.
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