Lithium-ion Fire News

Queens fire leaves 6 hurt, 1 critically; lithium battery suspected cause
• Bricen Miller

Queens fire leaves 6 hurt, 1 critically; lithium battery suspected cause

Six people have been injured, one critically, in a Queens fire. The cause is still under investigation, although experts suspect that the lithium battery from an e-bike may have led to the blaze. FOX ...

E-BIKE BATTERY MAY HAVE CAUSED KEY WEST FIRE THAT DESTROYED A GARAGE
• Bricen Miller

E-BIKE BATTERY MAY HAVE CAUSED KEY WEST FIRE THAT DESTROYED A GARAGE

Key West fire and police departments responded to a house fire the afternoon of Feb. 25 on Patricia Street. A garage was engulfed when firefighters arrived and extinguished the fire. There were no ...

Columbia Fire Department warns about lithium-ion battery safety risks
• Bricen Miller

Columbia Fire Department warns about lithium-ion battery safety risks

The Columbia Fire Department advises being mindful when storing and using devices with lithium-ion batteries after two fires this month that were reportedly caused by them. Batteries can be found in ...

2 Columbia house fires within a week caused by lithium-ion batteries
• Bricen Miller

2 Columbia house fires within a week caused by lithium-ion batteries

A pair of house fires in Columbia during the past week were caused by lithium-ion batteries, the Columbia Fire Department wrote in a Monday afternoon press release. The first occurred at 2:10 p.m.

Massive fire at US Northern California lithium battery facility continues to burn
• Bricen Miller

Massive fire at US Northern California lithium battery facility continues to burn

An electric vehicle fire, similar to the massive blaze at the Northern California lithium battery facility, underscores the necessity of readily available fire suppression tools. Utilizing a fire blanket could have stifled the flames early by depriving the fire of oxygen, thus preventing the fierce and prolonged burning of the lithium batteries. Since electric vehicle fires are not rare or uncommon, having effective fire safety tools like fire blankets accessible in areas where lithium batteries are stored or used is crucial to minimize the risk and spread of such dangerous fires. This proactive approach not only mitigates property damage but also enhances safety for responders and bystanders.