“The nature of battery fires can vary widely, depending on the failure mode. Some batteries self-heat for hours, while others ...

A fire at a house in Daytona Beach forced two people from their homes Sunday night, and crews believe a lithium-ion battery ...

Two household products have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) following reports of fires and ...

If a lithium-ion battery gets too hot or is damaged, it may undergo a chemical reaction called thermal runaway. This ...

A sharp increase in lithium-ion fires over the past year has helped prompt a new way for Border residents to dispose of ...

Lithium-ion batteries, which power many everyday devices, have the potential to cause serious harm or death if they are flawed, and the Chicago Fire Department is now tracking these fires due to their ...

Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.

Lithium-ion battery fires can be especially dangerous because they give off toxic gases and burn extremely fast. It's ...

Safe handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries is in the forefront of the news this hurricane season due to the increased ...

Batteries in electric vehicles can fail quickly, sometimes catching fire without much warning. Sandia National Laboratories ...

What's more, while lithium-ion battery fires are a disaster, gas cars are more likely to combust than an EV, as noted by the ...