A recycling facility says disposing of vapes in recycling is causing "significant problems".

One person was injured after a lithium-ion battery exploded and sparked a fire at an apartment in Boone on Wednesday.

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The fire broke out around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Finmore Apartments along Shadowline Drive in Boone.

The pressure from the boy’s jaws possibly punctured the battery’s casing, leading to thermal runaway. This resulted in a sudden burst of flames and sparks.

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An explosion reported in a neighborhood near 136th Street and Mingo Road was traced to a battery-powered scooter, according to the Bixby Fire Department.B Plato ...

The Bixby Fire Department said a battery-powered scooter caused an explosion in a neighborhood on Thursday. Firefighters ...

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – A fire at the Finmore apartment complex appears to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery explosion. The battery was attached to a skateboard, according to reports.