Vapes have caused fires in my bin lorry it's scary' BBC News Did you know Lithium ion batteries, commonly used in vapes, can catch fire if they're damaged, improperly disposed of, or left charging long enough to overheat. Vaping is often seen as Households warned over common vape mistake that can cause 'ferocious' toxic fires that are nearly impossible to put out Did you know the battery in a rechargeable vape can overheat and potentially cause a fire? For your safety, don't leave your vape charging for long periods. Unplug it once it's fully