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Chicago Fire Department warns of spike in fires caused by lithium batteries

Lithium-ion batteries can erupt in violent explosions and out-of-control fires, and toxic chemicals can be released rapidly.

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Chicago Fire Department issues warning about lithium batteries

These batteries are everywhere – cell phones, laptops, scooters, bikes, power tools and vaping devices. Increasingly, they’re causing fires.

All the rage: Hudson County fire officials wrestle with increase in lithium-ion battery blazes

"The people that buy those batteries are aware of that they are cheaper batteries, but they still take the risk.”

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FDNY: Overcharged lithium-ion battery explodes, home catches fire in Sheepshead Bay

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Chicago fire officials sound alarm on surge of lithium battery fires

The Chicago Fire Department is raising awareness about the increasing number of fires caused by faulty lithium batteries in the city.

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Grid-scale batteries: They’re not just lithium

As power utilities and industrial companies seek to use more renewable energy, the market for grid-scale batteries is ...

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Anker recalls MagSafe iPhone batteries over fire risk

Anker has issued a recall notice for its Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K, model number A1642), Anker Power Bank (model ...

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Most electric-car batteries could soon be made by recycling old ones

These efforts are about to be given a big boost. Recent breakthroughs in recycling, together with a spate of technological ...

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Highway reopens outside Las Vegas after crash, fire in semi hauling lithium batteries

Nevada State Police are investigating a crash involving a semi-truck carrying lithium batteries.The crash happened at US 95 ...

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Getting answers: Regulations for transporting lithium batteries on highways vary

Regulations on transporting lithium batteries aren’t straightforward. A lot goes into transporting lithium batteries and they ...

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Billion-dollar Southwest Arkansas commercial lithium project to receive federal funding

Arkansas' lithium boom is ramping up—a billion-dollar project to extract and produce commercial lithium in the southwest part ...

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EDITORIAL: Lithium fires a major roadway hazard

These fires can be extremely hot. If an electric vehicle, which has a lithium battery, catches fire, it’ll burn at around ...

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‘Wait, whaaat’: Homeowner shows what happens when you throw lithium batteries in the trash

According to the National Waste & Recycling Association, lithium batteries can spark dangerous fires. This happens if the ...

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Molten salt battery can replace lithium devices, works in heat without catching fire

BioLargo Energy Technologies claims that its molten salt-based battery thrives in heat and can be a better alternative for ...

The Basics of Lithium Marine Batteries

Lithium batteries have opened up an entirely new category of electrical power for boats. That is due to their energy ...

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CFD, safety experts warn of fire danger from lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries can erupt in violent explosions and out-of-control fires, and toxic chemicals can be released rapidly.

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