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Publication Date: May 29, 2026 - 11:24

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City pushing for tighter rules around lithium-ion batteries as fires persist

May 29, 2026

Some Ottawa city councillors are calling for Ontario's fire code to be updated to more heavily regulate indoor storage and charging of e-bikes and other electronic devices because of the risk of battery fires.



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