FDNY Firefighter Hospitalized as Fire Tears Through Queens e-Bike Shop
A firefighter was hospitalized early Thursday after a fire erupted in a Queens electric scooter store, the FDNY said.
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Tesla Semi Crashes in CA, Spews Toxic Gases
Toxic fumes wafted from a Tesla commercial semitruck that caught fire on Interstate 80 near Colfax.
Battery Facilities Aim to Shore Up CA Power Grid, Though Fire and Safety Risks Remain
Fires have burned at battery installations in Elkhorn and San Diego county, among other locations, prompting scrutiny from officials.
Video: Dog Chews on Lithium-Ion Battery, Starts OK House Fire
A dog chomping on a lithium-ion battery sparked a serious house fire in Oklahoma.
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Deadly South Korea Battery Factory Fire Highlights Safety Concerns
Security video from a lithium battery factory south of Seoul in the city of Hwaseong on Monday morning shows a puff of smoke as workers scramble.
Battery Explosion Caused MA Apartment Fire, Officials Say
A small fire that broke out on a North Andover apartment balcony earlier this month was caused by a lithium-ion battery that exploded after being left in the sun.
Fire at Lithium Battery Factory in South Korea Kills 22
A fire likely sparked by exploding lithium batteries swept through a manufacturing factory near South Korea’s capital on Monday, killing 22 people.
Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal: What You Need to Know
This article discusses some options available to agencies when it comes to extinguishing fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
DENIOS Introduces Lithium-Ion Fire Blankets
DENIOS -US introduces lithium-ion firefighting blankets specifically designed for the high temperatures generated from EV battery fires.
Lithium-Ion Batteries, Fire Investigations, and Keeping Pace with Emerging Technologies
Learn how the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department and its regional partners have developed standard operating procedures for battery energy storage systems.
Fire in the Sky: A Pilot’s Worst Nightmare
Chris G. Greene takes a close look at these rare but often deadly incidents that are the result of lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium-Ion Batteries, Fire Investigations, and Keeping Pace with Emerging Technologies
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Learn what is being done to manage lithium-ion battery fires in the Phoenix area.
Learn what is being done to manage lithium-ion battery fires in the Phoenix area.