They're in our phones, laptops and smartwatches—but lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous when damaged or overcharged.

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, fire departments and organizations across Illinois are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention ...

The Durham Fire Department is raising awareness about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries as part of Fire Prevention Week. Used in everyday items like phones, e-bikes, power tools and toys, ...

The Arlington County Fire Department is urging residents to stay vigilant and educate themselves about risks associated with lithium-ion batteries during Fire Prevention Week. This year’s safety ...

A house fire that killed a six-year-old girl was started by a vape left charging in her room that caught fire, an inquest has heard. Chamiah Brindley, known as Miah, died after the blaze broke out on ...

Each year, FOX 17 teams up with E.S.C.A.P.E. Inc. to highlight the Fire Prevention Week campaign. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home. The main focus is ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For this year’s Fire Safety Week, the Baton Rouge Fire Department wants everyone to learn about how to properly own electronics and devices with lithium-ion batteries inside ...

Firefighters and recycling centers in Kent County are working to bring awareness to the dangers of lithium-ion batteries during National Fire Prevention Week. (Oct. 8, 2025) Trump suggests US will buy ...

Lithium-ion batteries have been in the headlines recently after causing many fires in the city. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the common rechargeable power sources. A ...

FURTHER UNTIL THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE. THIS WEEK IS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, AND THE GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ORGANIZING A DROP-OFF EVENT FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES TO PROVIDE SAFE DISPOSAL FOR ...

Chapel Hill Fire Chief’s dog, Colton, started a fire after chewing on a lithium-ion battery. The battery was charged, unplugged, and safe but improperly stored. Colton was unharmed, and officials ...

The Chinese startup has begun mass-producing two types of sodium-ion batteries and plans to launch a third this month. HiNa Battery Technology is a trailblazer in developing and mass-producing ...