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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 16:57 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 19:46 EST
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# Toronto fire chief Jim Jessop welcomes Ontario Fire Code changes

Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop welcomed upcoming Ontario Fire Code changes but said more is needed to reduce life-threatening fires from lithium-ion batteries.

Section: [Public Safety](/toronto/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Jim Jessop](/toronto/wiki/jim-jessop.md)

## Coverage

- [Toronto Sun](https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/toronto-fire-chief-calls-provinces-efforts-to-prevent-lithium-ion-battery-fires-good-first-step) (advocacy outlet), 2026-11-06 16:57 EST: Toronto Fire Chief calls province's efforts to prevent lithium-ion battery fires 'a good first step'
- [CTV News Toronto](https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/torontos-fire-chief-welcomes-ontario-fire-code-changes-to-stop-surge-of-e-bike-and-e-scooter-fires/), 2026-11-06 19:46 EST: Toronto’s fire chief welcomes Ontario Fire Code changes to stop surge of e-bike and e-scooter fires

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