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Lithium batteries likely cause of e-cigarette explosion
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February 27, 2017
Mon, Feb 27: Lithium batteries used to power e-cigarettes and cell phones are small and powerful and when they fail the results can be disastrous. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, one Calgary man now has third degree burns as a result of a battery exploding in his pocket.
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Lithium batteries likely cause of e-cigarette explosion01:51 | February 27, 2017 -
Calgary police make 2nd arrest in South Asian extortion probe01:50 | 8 hours ago -
Calgary water restrictions lifted after feeder main put back in service02:05 | April 2, 2026 -
Alberta separatist petition has enough signatures, organizers say02:09 | March 31, 2026 -
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Calgary road closures begin around Scotia Place construction01:55 | March 30, 2026 -
Dementia kits added to ambulances across central Alberta to help patients in distress02:09 | March 27, 2026 -
$247M investment planned for Alberta employment services in Budget 2026.02:12 | March 25, 2026 -
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New research says Alberta needs to increase power generation to meet growing demand02:14 | March 19, 2026 -
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Calgary distillery ordered by CFIA to pull bestselling spirits02:00 | February 23, 2026
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Lithium batteries likely cause of e-cigarette explosion01:51 | February 27, 2017
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Calgary police make 2nd arrest in South Asian extortion probe01:50 | 8 hours ago
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Calgary water restrictions lifted after feeder main put back in service02:05 | April 2, 2026
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Alberta separatist petition has enough signatures, organizers say02:09 | March 31, 2026
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Dementia kits added to ambulances across central Alberta to help patients in distress02:09 | March 27, 2026
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Lithium batteries likely cause of e-cigarette explosion
Description
February 27, 2017
Mon, Feb 27: Lithium batteries used to power e-cigarettes and cell phones are small and powerful and when they fail the results can be disastrous. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, one Calgary man now has third degree burns as a result of a battery exploding in his pocket.
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