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id: 105288014b
section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-06 15:28 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 15:28 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# City Council sets emergency hearing on lithium-battery fires

The City Council set a Nov. 20 emergency hearing after lithium-battery fires rose 68% and killed 10, according to the New York Post.

Section: [City Hall](/new-york/section/politics.md) · Entities: [New York City Council](/new-york/wiki/new-york-city-council.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/06/us-news/city-council-calls-emergency-hearing-as-nyc-sees-68-uptick-in-lithium-battery-fires/), 2026-11-06 15:28 EST: City Council calls emergency hearing as NYC sees 68% uptick in lithium-battery fires

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