Fire in Ventana Canyon Home?

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

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A fire started in my Ventana Canyon home when some old 9-volt batteries were accidentally tossed into the trash. Other metal objects in the garbage touched the two posts, causing a short circuit that made enough heat to start the fire.

SERVPRO® of Northeast Tucson and SERVPRO® of Oro Valley/Marana East offer these tips from the National Fire Protection Association to safely store and discard 9-volt batteries.

Storing 9-volt batteries

·      Keep batteries in original packaging until you are ready to use them. If loose, keep the posts covered with masking, duct, or electrical tape. Prevent the posts from coming in contact with metal objects.

·      Keep them someplace safe where they won’t be tossed around

·      Store batteries standing up

·      9-volt batteries should not be stored loose in a drawer. Do not store them in containers with other batteries.

Disposal

·      9-volt batteries should not be thrown away with the trash. They can come in contact with other batteries or pieces of metal.

·      9-volt batteries can be taken to a collection site for household hazardous waste

·      To be safe, cover the positive and negative posts with masking, duct, or electrical tape before getting rid of batteries

·      Some states do not allow any type of battery to be disposed of with trash. Check with your city or town for the best way to get rid of batteries.

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SERVPRO® of Northeast Tucson and SERVPRO® of Oro Valley/Marana East have been restoring fire damage in Ventana Canyon for years. Call us today at 520-760-9352.

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