# Batteries Ignite Fires Across NSW | Perth News

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Podcast: [Perth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199)
Published: 2026-07-08T09:28:23+00:00
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A Byron Bay man’s pants caught fire after a vape and loose change sparked a minor leg burn—just one of hundreds of battery-related fires logged in NSW, prompting the state’s first-ever mandatory battery recycling laws set to launch October 1st, with fines up to $880K for non-compliance, as lithium-ion fires burn hotter, faster, and release toxic fumes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4e5e279a2d1e3a79

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