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Truck Fire on Hume Highway Sparks Lithium Battery Concerns

12/20/2025

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Story summary

A truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries burned on the Hume Highway, disrupting traffic.
The fire began around 9 am near Yass, prompting Fire and Rescue New South Wales (Fire and Rescue NSW) to close 700m area.
Firefighters plan to let fire burn out due to water limits.
No injuries were reported and police do not suspect foul play.
Lithium-ion batteries pose a growing risk, prompting regulation since 2024.

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Story summary

A truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries burned on the Hume Highway, disrupting traffic.
The fire began around 9 am near Yass, prompting Fire and Rescue New South Wales (Fire and Rescue NSW) to close 700m area.
Firefighters plan to let fire burn out due to water limits.
No injuries were reported and police do not suspect foul play.
Lithium-ion batteries pose a growing risk, prompting regulation since 2024.