Chicago Fire Department warns of spike in fires caused by lithium batteries
Lithium-ion batteries can erupt in violent explosions and out-of-control fires, and toxic chemicals can be released rapidly.
Surge in lithium battery fires prompts safety warning from Chicago fire officials
The Chicago Fire Department is raising awareness about the increasing number of fires caused by faulty lithium batteries in the city.
2 separate fires caused by lithium-ion batteries burn 11 Portlanders out of their homes
The batteries appear to be victims of a catastrophic malfunction that can lead to overheating and even explosions.
What's Causing Storage Battery Failures and Fires?
There’s fresh evidence that designers, installers, and operators of battery energy storage systems (BESSs) may hold the ultimate keys to BESS safety, a lingering concern amid publicity surrounding recent incidents involving explosions and fires.
Lithium-ion battery fires focus of educational symposium in Ocala
Firefighters, law enforcement, and other emergency service personnel gathered at the opening day of the annual Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Symposium held at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala on Thursday.
Ann Arbor garage fire potentially caused by lithium-ion battery for electric lawn mower, officials say
The Ann Arbor Fire Department is warning residents to be cautious after a fire that occurred at a home Wednesday afternoon is believed to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery.
All the rage: Hudson County fire officials wrestle with increase in lithium-ion battery blazes
"The people that buy those batteries are aware of that they are cheaper batteries, but they still take the risk.”
Flight attendants ‘were not prepared’ for battery fire on Hawaiian Flight 26, passenger says
Vancouver residents Michael and Casey Rebstock were enjoying the last half hour of their first-class flight home to Portland International Airport from Hawaii on Thursday night when a burning ...
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Recycling expected to halt lithium battery fires at Tri-Community Landfill
The landfill experienced two fires over Sept. 14-16 and narrowly avoided a third on the 17th, all attributed to lithium ...
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These Battery-Powered Electronics Can Unexpectedly Catch on Fire
Battery-Powered Electronics that can catch on fire include electric scooters, cars, toys, smartphones, home electronics, and ...
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Chevrolet Bolt EV Owners to Get Compensation After Battery Fires
Good news for Chevrolet Bolt EV owners! After a series of battery fires that led to a massive recall, GM and LG Energy ...
The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires
EVs can burn for days, firefighters have little or no training to deal with them, and conventional equipment isn’t effective.
Big battery storage project in Poway gets the final OK
Some residents, worried about fire risk, wanted the Poway City Council to rescind approval of the Nighthawk facility ...
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EDITORIAL: Lithium fires a major roadway hazard
A fire that didn’t burn out was once considered a miracle. Now it’s a hazard faced by Nevada motorists. On Tuesday, two trucks crashed in Nye County. One was carrying wood. The other was hauling ...