Conventional lithium-ion batteries are known to present a fire risk, and can even cause explosions in certain cases. The widespread usage of lithium-ion batteries, in everything from electric vehicles ...

In fact, incidents involving lithium-ion batteries have become shockingly common worldwide. According to the United States government data, over 240 fires were reported across 64 waste and recycling ...

For Fire Prevention Week of 2025, the National Fire Protection Association is focusing on how to safely use Lithium-ion batteries, especially in your home. Rechargeable batteries are found in most ...

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LUDLOW — An electric scooter battery explosion caused a house fire in Ludlow on Tuesday, the State Fire Marshal’s Office determined. Firefighters were called around 4 p.m. Tuesday to the fire, the ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Public safety officials from Chesterfield and Henrico counties are offering safety tips to prevent emergencies during Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 5 through 11. The ...

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 6, 2025 /CNW/ - The Montreal Fire Department is sounding the alarm: fires linked to lithium-ion batteries have increased by 195% between 2022 and 2024 across the city. This alarming ...

People should store lithium-ion batteries in cool, dry places; refrain from charging them on soft surfaces such as sofas and use only certified chargers intended for their devices. Those are among the ...

RENO, NV / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2023 / In recent years, there has been a concerning and increasing number of lithium-ion battery fires, posing a significant threat to communities. In November, a ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Did you know that many electronics in your home — like your smartphone — have lithium-ion batteries that could catch fire if they are not charged properly? October 5 through 11 marks ...

As holiday shoppers buy more devices powered by lithium‑ion batteries, safety concerns are rising. Fires linked to these batteries are happening more often — including on airplanes — yet critics say ...

WASHINGTON — A lithium-ion battery sparked a blaze in a two-story basement rowhouse Monday morning and displaced four adults between Montello and Trinidad Avenue in D.C. Crews were called to the 1200 ...