It also burns much hotter than a normal fire with peaks of 4,000 degrees, and produce dangerous gases such as hydrogen fluoride, Streibeck said. They can release flammable gasses as well.

The worst places to store your Makita batteries are in extremely hot or cold temperatures, in damp areas, near combustible materials, and loose in a toolbox.

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