6.7K views · 132 reactions | If improperly disposed, lithium-ion batteries pose a serious threat. This one was caught on surveillance video. A local resident found the battery as it exploded. It burned and sparked for 10 minutes, spreading burning materials. Don’t just throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash. For a list of locations where you can dispose of lithium-ion batteries, click here: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/site/services | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook