How much is it worth to prevent a house fire? It’s small things that count with battery-related fire prevention. Batteries are an intense energy source. When that energy is released as heat or fire, it can become self-sustaining and hard to put out. Take care when you’re charging batteries – don’t leave them unattended if there’s no smoke alarm near by; don’t overcharge them; don’t charge them near other flammable objects; and don’t scrimp on cheap batteries or cheap or damaged cables.  Listen to our podcast with Tom Chapman from Consumer Protection WA to find out more.