What does it look like when a lithium battery catches fire? We recently attended an incident where an e-scooter fire was caught on camera in Brent... The security camera captures just how quickly a lithium battery fire can spread out of control. The battery can be seen spewing toxic gas and scorching flames into the kitchen. We know this was a second-hand e-scooter, meaning the owner knew nothing about the battery's history or the hidden danger it posed. Fortunately, the owner of the e-scooter w

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Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here’s how to reduce the risk

🔥 Fire Prevention Month: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety 🔋 Lithium-ion batteries power so much of our everyday life, and as they become more common, it’s important to know how to use them safely. This week’s video covers proper charging practices, safe storage, and responsible recycling to help prevent battery fires and keep your home safe. ✅ Recycle damaged or old batteries at approved drop-off locations ✅ Store or recharge lithium-ion batteries away from heat and direct sunlight ✅ Keep e-bikes, s

Educate your community on the importance of lithium-ion battery safety. Order your 2025 Fire Prevention Week™ materials today. | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, October 5–11 — “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” educates everyone about using lithium-ion batteries safely. Lithium-ion battery safety questions are growing: How should they be stored? Charged? Recycled? Meredith Herman, Community Risk Reduction Major with the Oklahoma City Fire Department, shares how these concerns are impacting her community and how her team is integrating this year's theme into presentations at h