A Brisbane man visiting Byron Bay is being treated after a fire ignites from a vape lithium-ion battery, causing his pants to catch alight. ABC Australia reports the battery ignites while the man has it in his pocket, leaving him with burns. The West Australian and PerthNow describe a similar incident near Byron Bay’s Main Beach, where the man’s pants catch fire and he is taken to hospital for treatment. All accounts identify the ignition source as a vape battery, commonly described as a lithium-ion battery. Reports do not indicate the man’s age, the severity of his injuries, or whether any other people or property were affected. The coverage is consistent that emergency response was required and the man receives medical care following the battery-related fire. The incident highlights risks associated with battery-powered vaping devices, though the specific circumstances leading to the ignition are not detailed in the reports.