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Another bin lorry explodes in Glasgow’s Wilton Court—this is the ninth fire this year, likely sparked by discarded vapes or lithium batteries tossed in regular trash. Council crews, already risking injury, had to evacuate safely and one worker even got stabbed with a needle, needing a Hepatitis B shot. Union rep Chris Mitchell praises their professionalism but warns of looming danger if waste disposal habits don’t change. Vapes were found at the scene; authorities urge everyone to recycle batteries and vapes properly—at shops or recycling centers—to prevent future disasters. It’s a stark reminder: what we throw away can ignite chaos—and put essential workers in harm’s way.

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