Bin workers hear loud bang before lorry goes up in smoke in 'disposable vape' fire
Daily Record
A bin lorry in Midlothian caught fire after a loud bang, likely caused by a battery or disposable vape, prompting a safety warning.Summary
A bin lorry in Midlothian caught fire after a loud bang, likely caused by a damaged battery or disposable vape that had been crushed in the vehicle. The incident prompted an emergency response and a safety reminder from Midlothian Council, warning residents not to place batteries, vapes or gas cylinders in household bins. The council also highlighted that such items can ignite when crushed, posing risks to crews and property. The warning follows a separate incident in Aberdeen where a portable battery exploded in a cinema, causing burns to a woman.
(Source：Daily Record)
