Canada's 'Fire Prevention Week' is currently underway from October 4 to 10. This year's theme is "Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging is Superpower," referring to everyday devices such as mobile phones, laptops, electric bicycles, and power tools... Safe charging of lithium-ion batteriesWe are intensively promoting [it]. (Statement by the Federal Minister of Emergency Management, October 2)
- Use a genuine/certified charger — Use chargers and cables approved by the manufacturer, and check for Canadian certification marks (CSA, cUL, cETL).
- Clean up the area around the charging zone — Keep the area around the charging site clear, and stop using the device if the battery swells or shows signs of damage such as overheating or an odor.
- Avoid charging at sub-zero temperatures It is recommended to charge and store at room temperature, rather than in sub-zero environments such as cold garages.
- Electric bicycles and scooters — If possible, please charge outdoors or away from doorways.
- Smoke detectors and evacuation plans Fire prevention goes beyond checking detectors and includes emergency evacuation plans and the preparation of emergency kits.
Source: Canada.ca
Statement by Minister Olszewski to launch Fire Prevention Week 2026
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