Misplaced Drone Nearly Sparks Fire at Portage County Recycling Facility

A fire was narrowly avoided at the Portage County Recycling Facility after a drone was incorrectly discarded in a recycling bin. Workers identified smoke from the device's overheating lithium-ion battery and removed it before flames could spread. Officials are reminding residents that battery-powered electronics should never be placed in curbside recycling or trash containers due to significant fire risks to facilities and staff.