Brisbane man treated after vape battery fire near Byron Bay’s Main Beach
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A Brisbane man suffered a minor leg burn when his vape battery ignited in his pocket near Byron Bay’s Main Beach.Summary
On Saturday afternoon, a 56‑year‑old man from Brisbane suffered a minor burn to his leg when his vape battery, together with loose coins in his pocket, ignited near Byron Bay’s Main Beach. He was taken to Byron Central Hospital, treated and discharged, with a follow‑up referral to the Royal Brisbane Hospital burns clinic. The incident highlights growing concerns about lithium‑ion battery fires, which have risen sharply in New South Wales, prompting new mandatory battery‑recycling laws set to take effect on 1 October 2026.
(Source：PerthNow)
