Commonly found in everything from smartphones to scooters and electric vehicles—lithium-ion batteries are behind a growing number of fires around the county.

The county ruled that the facility's construction was out of compliance with National Fire Protection Association provisions.

Publicly reported fire incidents at waste and recycling facilities also hit 398, a new high since Fire Rover began compiling ...

A proposed solar and battery energy storage facility known as the Zeta Project, approved by Merced County in February 2025, is drawing both support and ...

As part of this initiative, the Chelsea Fire Department is distributing informational pamphlets in both English and Spanish that provide essential tips on how to safely store, charge, use, and dispose ...

With at least three fires at BESS facilities over the past year-and-a-half, some are fearful of toxic gases and smoke that ...

The smartphone is a great tool to stay connected with the world, but could it also present a danger?Lithium batteries are the ...

Lithium-ion battery caught fire in the front compartment of boat at Oyster Harbor Marine, ...

How to deal with all those dangerous lithium-ion batteries in the burn zones? Sift. Brine. Crush (in two bright blue 'sausage ...

DAPHNE, Ala. ( WALA) - The Daphne Fire Department is warning about lithium-ion batteries and the fire risk they pose when exposed to water. Following the recent flooding, the department is asking ...

Some of the worst consequences of Trump’s tariffs could fall on lithium-ion batteries, a crucial technology for electric car ...