A Delta flight to Fort Lauderdale made an emergency landing in Fort Myers after a personal battery caught fire. Here's what ...

Delta Flight 1334, which left Atlanta around 8:30 on Monday, had to make an emergency landing in Fort Myers after the lithium-ion battery caught fire in a passenger’s carry-on bag.

Lithium-Ion tool batteries should be stored in a cool, dry place. You should keep them out of sunlight to ensure they don't heat up, and this includes when you're charging the batteries as well.

If disposed of improperly, lithium batteries can wreak havoc. The Kent County Department of Public Works says it responds to lithium battery fires in its recycling and waste facilities almost monthly.

If disposed of improperly, lithium batteries can wreak havoc. The Kent County Department of Public Works says it responds to lithium battery fires in its recycling and waste facilities almost monthly.