The number of fire or smoke incidents apparently caused by lithium-ion batteries during garbage disposal and collection in Japan hit a record high of 36,760 in fiscal 2025, according to provisional government data.The number for the year ended in March increased by 13,692 from the previous year, a survey released by the Environment Ministry on Friday showed.The survey, conducted in May this year, is based on responses received from 1,537 of Japan’s 1,741 municipalities as of June 10.