Hanover's fire prevention shows took on new lessons in 2025, seeking to educate the public - and children - about avoiding battery-involved fires.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years – has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as ...

Kaua‘i Fire Department provides safety tips for lithium-ion battery use to prevent fires and toxic off-gassing.

Lithium ion batteries are all around you because they're lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable. However, when damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, catch fire, or even ...

Batteries are an inescapable part of modern life. They power everything from cellphones, cars, and all kinds of everyday items. But their tendency to cause problems is undeniable. “Sometimes I wish ...

NWRA, ReMA, And SWANA Release Draft Guide to Improve Lithium-Ion Battery Management at Materials Recovery Facilities. The ...

First responders must learn a new playbook to deal with blazes from lithium-ion batteries. In the fall of 2024, a trucking company in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, temporarily stored a storm-damaged ...

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 ...

The Onset Fire Department released video of a lithium-ion batteries igniting a four-alarm fire at a hobby store. A four-alarm fire rapidly spread at a Massachusetts business earlier this month due to ...

Federal legislation that would have set standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries suffered a setback this month when it was tabled indefinitely, dropped last-minute from the emergency funding ...

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Emergency officials are warning about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after a house fire in Lenoir County was traced to one that wasn’t even in use or being charged.