’Disposable vapes can pose a serious fire risk as they contain lithium-ion batteries that can ignite if damaged,’ says insurer’s regional major loss manager
Insurer Zurich Municipal has teamed up with the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Assocation (Bafsa) to issue a new warning around the dangers of vape use at schools.
The two organisations have previously raised concerns about the increased threat of fire to schools during the summer term – a time when pupils and staff are under most stress.
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