Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles ...
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National fire association list safety tips for uses, disposal of lithium-ion batteries
A fire that gutted a house at 10 Franklin St. in Livermore Falls was caused by lithium-ion battery pack used for remote control cars, Livermore Falls Fire Chief Nathan Guptill said.
Officials launch investigation into cause of Air Busan fire in South Korea
South Korean officials are launching an investigation into the cause of the fire that engulfed an Air Busan passenger plane, ...
Lithium-ion battery storage technology: South Africa needs to tread carefully on large-scale investment
As South African policy makers consider procuring expensive battery storage plants, they should be mindful of the fact that ...
Recent phone fire leads Oklahoma City Fire Department to warn the public
A fire on Tuesday involving a lithium-ion battery powered phone left a man hurt, despite firefighters saying he did everything right.
EPA says President Trump ordered agency to move quickly on Eaton fire’s toxic waste site in Azusa
The EPA set up a waste collection site in Lario Park in Azusa – without notifying residents in nearby cities – saying it was ...
Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
Oklahoma City Fire Department issues lithium battery safety tips after battery sparks fire
The Oklahoma City Fire Department (OCFD) responded to a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery.The fire broke out in the 400 ...
25 fire crews fighting Cheltenham factory blaze involving lithium-ion batteries
A fire involving lithium-ion batteries is filling the Melbourne sky with smoke as crews battle the blaze. Smoke billowing ...
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‘Unprecedented' number of lithium ion batteries complicates LA wildfires cleanup
What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County ...
Plane bursts into flames at South Korean airport, leaving 7 injured
All 176 people were evacuated from an Air Busan jet that caught on fire at a South Korean airport, with reports suggesting a battery could be the cause.