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Wolverhampton Recycling Center Fire Sparks Lithium-Ion Battery Alert

2/21/2026

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Three lithium-ion batteries ignited a fire at a Wolverhampton recycling center.
The West Midlands Fire Service responded to an outbuilding on Lincoln Street and moved the batteries outside, placing them in a saltwater bath.
The initial deployment included four fire engines, but the response has since been reduced to one.
Residents and nearby businesses were advised to keep windows and doors closed during the operation.

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Story summary

Three lithium-ion batteries ignited a fire at a Wolverhampton recycling center.
The West Midlands Fire Service responded to an outbuilding on Lincoln Street and moved the batteries outside, placing them in a saltwater bath.
The initial deployment included four fire engines, but the response has since been reduced to one.
Residents and nearby businesses were advised to keep windows and doors closed during the operation.