As holiday shoppers buy more devices powered by lithium‑ion batteries, safety concerns are rising. Fires linked to these ...

From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules ...

HOUSTON - This week is Fire Prevention Week and firefighters are focused on warning you about the dangers and safe use of lithium-ion batteries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports ...

MIAMI (WSVN) - It’s Fire Prevention Month and City of Miami Fire Rescue members are shedding light on lithium-ion battery safety. These batteries can be found in almost everything from our phones, to ...

While the technology is popular because of its light weight, high energy density, and ability to recharge, these kinds of ...

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 ...

A fire that broke out Thursday evening in a Cambridge apartment displaced four residents and caused an estimated $600,000 in damage, state fire officials said. The blaze, reported around 5 p.m. at 314 ...

The National Fire Protection Association announced on Sept. 29, 2025, that “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” will be the theme for Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Did you know that many electronics in your home — like your smartphone — have lithium-ion batteries that could catch fire if they are not charged properly? October 5 through 11 marks ...

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 ...