01/12/2026
Be aware of products with lithium-ion batteries! We are so grateful for 🧑🚒 s and that they saved the 🐕!
Katherine Dines: 😮 Thank-you Ottawa fire fighters!
They saved the dog, quickly extinguished flames & issued this ‼️
Safety Reminder:
“Lithium-ion batteries can pose a serious fire risk if they are damaged, punctured, crushed, or improperly handled. Residents are reminded to store items containing lithium-ion batteries safely, keep them out of reach of pets and children, and immediately stop using and properly dispose of any battery or device that shows signs of damage, swelling, overheating, or malfunction.”
Video from a security camera confirms the family dog had chewed a skiing glove equipped with a lithium-ion battery used for heating.
That damaged the battery which ignited, causing the fire.
Full story on CTV Ottawa website.