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Fire from Discarded Battery Shuts Down Waste Facility | Mini-News

Fire from Discarded Battery Shuts Down Waste Facility

A discarded battery is believed to have ignited a fire, leading to the shutdown of a major waste facility for a full day. Authorities are issuing warnings about the importance of safe disposal practices to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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