A lithium battery fire sent toxic gas over Montreal. Are we ready for such emergencies?

Residents, chemists and firefighters are raising concerns about prevention and emergency preparedness after 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries inside a shipping container caught fire in the Port of Montreal on Monday.

A lithium battery fire sent toxic gas over Montreal. Are we ready for such emergencies?
Firefighter speaks with woman on street

Residents, chemists and firefighters are raising concerns about prevention and emergency preparedness after 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries inside a shipping container caught fire in the Port of Montreal on Monday.