Lithium-ion batteries can become unstable under certain conditions, leading to fires. Now, researchers have used new materials that they say can make batteries safer.

Researchers suggest a minor alteration in lithium-ion battery design could significantly decrease the risk of fire incidents.

Lots of gifts given during the holiday season contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that can pose a fire risk if not ...

A family home has been destroyed and a pet dog killed in a fire caused by a faulty e-bike battery on Sydney’s northern ...

SPRING HIIL, Tenn. (WKRN) — Lithium batteries self-ignite thousands of times every year, leading to fires and damage. According to a 2018 report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there ...

Queenslanders are being urged to keep all batteries out of kerbside bins as waste operators continue to battle fires caused ...

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A Loudoun County fire engine responds to a Lansdowne ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — All week long Fire Departments across KELOLAND are talking about Fire Prevention Week. The Rapid City Department has been focusing on lithium ion batteries and the fires that ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Ahead of National Fire Prevention Week, the Virginia Beach Fire Department is sounding the alarm about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries. Everything we buy now -- from ...

These fires burn hot and fast, putting individuals and firefighters at risk,” Toronto fire Chief Jim Jessop said about the ...

The risk of lithium-ion battery fires will be the focus of Fire Safety Awareness Week this week. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service will start the educational campaign tomorrow to offer practical ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Cal Fire is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association to promote the safe use of lithium-ion batteries. The promotion is part of this year’s Fire Prevention ...