Lithium-ion batteries power everyday life, but improper use and disposal can lead to dangerous fires. Simple safety habits and responsible recycling can dramatically reduce risks across homes, ...

Firefighters and safety managers now face fires that may not respond to traditional suppression. This lack of clarity has ...

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 ...

A fire that broke out Thursday evening in a Cambridge apartment displaced four residents and caused an estimated $600,000 in damage, state fire officials said. The blaze, reported around 5 p.m. at 314 ...

The Boise Fire Department responded to a garbage truck fire Thursday morning. The cause was determined to be a lithium-ion ...

BRUNSWICK HILLS, Ohio (WOIO) — Lithium-ion batteries can pose serious dangers if they’re damaged or used incorrectly. Most of us use these devices every day without even thinking about it. And a new ...

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 ...

The National Fire Protection Association announced on Sept. 29, 2025, that “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” will be the theme for Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct.

SPRING HIIL, Tenn. (WKRN) — Lithium batteries self-ignite thousands of times every year, leading to fires and damage. According to a 2018 report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there ...

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 ...