Why modern homes face unprecedented fire risks from smart devices, electric vehicles, and aging electrical systems that ...

Electric car fires have increased by 77 per cent over the past two years, new figures have revealed. There were 232 blazes attended by fire brigades last year, up from 131 three years ago, according ...

A fire involving an electric vehicle, for example, might require 136,000 litres of water over four hours to extinguish, ...

the fire comes right back,” she explained. Saltwater conducts electricity and is highly corrosive, a combination that’s dangerous with an EV’s lithium-ion battery. When the battery is hit by ...

Avoiding heat, direct sunlight, and using certified cables are among the key ways to protect devices and keep batteries ...

The homeowner immediately threw the power bank to the floor and threw a fire blanket over the flames ... to raise awareness of the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires. According to OCFD, these ...

Modern smartphones and laptops are built with safeguards that make charging during use safe, but outdated devices and ...

A lithium-battery incident kit, for example, has various extinguishing tools and safety gear, like a fire suppression pillow, fire blanket and high-heat gloves. How should lithium-ion batteries be ...

Fires and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries that can be found in smart devices, scooters, electric cars, electronic vapes, power tools and scooters are becoming more frequent calls local ...

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Calling it a “nightmare waiting to happen,” new Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia is advocating for regulations that would ...

“They don’t burn like your couch, pillow or blanket ... hazmat teams because lithium-ion battery fires aren’t handled the same way as a typical house fire. It takes time and manpower.” ...