Lithium-ion battery fires from electric cars, bikes and ... - CBS News
WEBAug 15, 2023 · Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
An exploding problem: Fires sparked by lithium batteries are ... - NBC News
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · The rise of electric scooters in cities has led to a massive spike in battery fires. Lithium-ion batteries sparked more than 200 fires in New York City last year alone, killing six people and...
Lithium-ion battery fires are happening more often. Here’s how …
WEBMar 9, 2023 · Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an ...
Fatal fires serve as cautionary tale of dangers of lithium-ion ...
WEBDec 21, 2023 · A fire last month at a home in Brooklyn that killed three family members and injured 14 others was caused by a lithium-ion battery, FDNY investigators found.
As e-bikes proliferate, so do deadly fires blamed on exploding ...
WEBJul 27, 2023 · Federal officials are considering a crackdown on defective lithium-ion batteries that power hoverboards, scooters and motorized bicycles because of a rash of deadly fires caused by exploding batteries.
Hot topic: Researchers push to reduce fire risk from lithium ... - NBC News
WEBHeadlines about lithium-ion battery fires originating from e-bikes, electric vehicles and laptops onboard passenger flights have surged over the last decade. The increased public attention has...
Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − …
WEBSep 26, 2023 · Fire departments in New York City and San Francisco report handling more than 660 fires involving lithium-ion batteries since 2019. In New York City, these fires caused 12 deaths and more than 260 injuries from 2021 through early 2023.
Lithium-ion battery fire in cabin injures 7 and prompts ... - NBC News
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · Four people were hospitalized after an external battery pack erupted in flames in the cabin of a United flight to New Jersey, San Diego fire officials said.
Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-Bikes and Other Devices Pose Fire Risks ...
WEBNov 14, 2022 · A lithium-ion battery in an apartment with at least five e-bikes caused a fire in Manhattan this month that injured almost 40 people. The fire, which was one of 188 caused by lithium-ion...
Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Everywhere. Fires Caused by Shoddy …
WEBMar 17, 2024 · Cities are stepping up efforts to identify battery-caused blazes and improve how they fight the dangerous flames.
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