WILSON, N.C. (WNCN) - This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the NC State Fire Marshal's Office and Wilson Fire Department are warning you about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.

Inside a room at the Wilson Fire Department's Training Center, a lithium-ion battery catches fire while charging after it was accidentally dropped.

It's only a scenario, but the State Fire Marshal's Office and Wilson Fire Department say that's how quickly and easily these batteries catch fire.

They say in many cases the fire starts at night when someone leaves the battery charging for long periods of time.

The State Fire Marshal's Office says if you have a lithium-ion battery follow these tips: • Only purchase batteries from reputable sources and ensure they are listed by a nationally recognized testing

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