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‘Unprecedented' number of lithium ion batteries complicates LA wildfires cleanup
What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County ...
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Why Traditional Fire Extinguishers Can't Tame Lithium-Ion Battery Fires The Unusual Chemistry of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, ...
Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
Lithium-ion battery storage technology: South Africa needs to tread carefully on large-scale investment
As South African policy makers consider procuring expensive battery storage plants, they should be mindful of the fact that ...
Recent phone fire leads Oklahoma City Fire Department to warn the public
A fire on Tuesday involving a lithium-ion battery powered phone left a man hurt, despite firefighters saying he did everything right.
Oklahoma City Fire Department issues lithium battery safety tips after battery sparks fire
The Oklahoma City Fire Department (OCFD) responded to a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery.The fire broke out in the 400 ...
Factory in Cheltenham in Melbourne's south-east erupts in flames after lithium-ion batteries catch fire, prompting smoke alert for surrounding areas
Lithium-ion batteries have caught fire inside a Cheltenham factory, prompting a major emergency response as fire crews ...
Melbourne warehouse fire fuelled by lithium-ion batteries sends smoke over Cheltenham and Moorabbin
Firefighters battle to extinguish an intense warehouse fire fuelled by 3,000 lithium batteries, which has sent thick smoke ...
The L.A. wildfires left neighborhoods choking in ash and toxic air. Residents demand answers
Nearly two weeks after the Eaton fire forced Claire Robinson to flee her Altadena home, she returned, donning a white hazmat ...
Morro Bay moves to block new battery plants after fire. ‘We shouldn’t have to live in fear’
The Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pause the city’s ability to process new battery plant development permits for the next 45 days. The ordinance said battery energy storage ...
Factory fire sends smoke across Melbourne, intensifies dispute about ageing firefighting fleet
Emergency services have responded to a factory fire after reports that lithium-ion batteries had caught alight in Cheltenham.