10/08/2025
Fire Prevention Week 2025, running from Oct. 5 to 11
This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” reminds us that safety begins with awareness and care. Fire safety is a shared responsibility rooted in protecting our families, our homes, and our lands for future generations.
Many everyday items—such as cell phones, tablets, power tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones, and toys—use lithium-ion batteries. If these batteries are damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, cause a fire, or even explode. For the safety of our children, Elders, and pets, these batteries should always be stored properly and handled with care....
As part of Fire Prevention Week 2025, running from Oct. 5 to 11, Manitoba Municipal and Northern Relations encourages all Manitobans—especially those living in Indigenous and northern communities—to learn about the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.
This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” reminds us that safety begins with awareness and care. Fire safety is a shared responsibility rooted in protecting our families, our homes, and our lands for future generations.
Many everyday items—such as cell phones, tablets, power tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones, and toys—use lithium-ion batteries. If these batteries are damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, cause a fire, or even explode. For the safety of our children, Elders, and pets, these batteries should always be stored properly and handled with care.
Safe practices for lithium-ion batteries include:
Buy only approved products: Choose products with the *CSA approved* stamp or mark, showing they’ve been tested and certified to meet Canadian and North American safety standards.
Charge devices safely: Use the charger provided with the device, charge it on a hard (non-fabric) surface, and replace frayed or damaged chargers right away.
Recycle responsibly: Never throw lithium-ion batteries in household garbage or regular recycling bins. Bring them to a safe recycling location to prevent fires and protect the land. Find your nearest recycling site at https://recycleyourbatteries.ca/.
Resources and more information can be found at https://manitoba.ca/firepreventionweek/
It's our commitment to keeping our communities safe from fire. By learning together, we protect not only our homes but also the lands and stories that connect us all.