Vape effect' blamed as facility fires hit summer records Resource Recycling Fire and Emergency warns of dangers of lithium ion batteries NZ Herald Lithium ion batteries are powerful! Check out this real life example of a vape battery catching fire in the airport security line. It only takes seconds for a small device to create a big Vapes should not be put in your general waste. If you use them please dispose of them properly Man suffers third degree burns after vape battery explodes in his pocket ITV News Granada Vape battery sparks fire in Boise parking lot, highlights lithium disposal risks ktvb.com