Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | St. Lawrence County, NY
MASSENA -- The Massena Volunteer Fire Department is promoting "Charge Into Fire Safety" during National Fire Prevention Week.
As part of the program, the department has issued a reminder …
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MASSENA -- The Massena Volunteer Fire Department is promoting "Charge Into Fire Safety" during National Fire Prevention Week.
As part of the program, the department has issued a reminder to residents to only use the charger that came with the device.
Fire officials also say unplugging when fully charged is the best practice, and to never use a damaged, swollen or leaking battery.
They also suggested charging on a hard, flat surface, not a bed, couch or pillow.
As for storing devices, fire officials said it is essential to keep batteries away from heat and flammable materials.
Residents should also keep large battery devices out of exits and escape routes.
"If a battery is hot, swollen, leaking, smoking or making unusual sounds, stop using it, get out and call 911," they wrote on Facebook.
