Name: Blazes tied to ‘uncertified’ lithium batteries ‘putting my firefighters at risk’: Toronto Fire chief
Uploaded: 2026-08-05T21:04:38Z
Duration: 6 min 30 s
Description: Phil Perkins and Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop discuss a fire in St. James Town, which is the 76th fire tied to lithium batteries so far this year.

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Blazes tied to ‘uncertified’ lithium batteries ‘putting my firefighters at risk’: Toronto Fire chief

Phil Perkins and Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop discuss a fire in St. James Town, which is the 76th fire tied to lithium batteries so far this year.

August 05, 2026 at 4:12PM EDT