Lithium-ion batteries are used in all sorts of electronics, like smart phones, laptops, and e-bikes. That’s because they can store a lot of energy in a small package. Unfortunately, this also means ...

Portland Fire & Rescue responded to reports of lithium-ion batteries "exploding" and catching fire on the fourth floor of the engineering building at Portland State University. Crews arrived on the ...

SPRING HILL, Fla. - A quick response by Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) this afternoon prevented a full-blown residential fire, sparked by exploding lithium-ion batteries. At approximately 2:00 PM ...

Multiple lithium-ion batteries exploded in Portland State University’s Engineering Building Tuesday morning, forcing more than 100 students and staff to evacuate the building for about two hours. The ...

Garbage truck fires are never ideal, but they are usually not catastrophic. When a fire broke out on December 6 in the back of a garbage truck making its Friday rounds through the Chicago suburb of ...

The FDNY has seen a startling 53% increase in structural fires linked to exploding lithium-ion batteries this year — a sobering statistic that shows e-bike and scooter owners are not taking seriously ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Much like most of the other major power tool brands out there, Ryobi has gone all-in on battery power. The bulk of the line's appliances are ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Several fires across northern Utah sparked by lithium ion battery-powered equipment have kept fire crews busy. Now, they're reminding Utahns how to safely store, use, charge and ...

NEW YORK — The explosion early on a June morning ignited a blaze that engulfed a New York City shop filled with motorized bicycles and their volatile lithium-ion batteries. Billowing smoke quickly ...

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 ...

A 76-year-old grandmother was killed when an e-bike battery exploded like a “blowtorch” inside a Queens pizzeria on the Fourth of July – trapping her as she tried to leave the bathroom, the FDNY said.