Texas Public Radio1d
Lithium-ion batteries are a major fire threat — here's why and what consumers can do
Lithium-ion batteries have an internal chemistry that leads to major fires and toxic pollutants when they combust. What role ...
NBC Los Angeles on MSN12d
How the EPA is handling the unprecedented lithium-ion battery removal in wildfire burn areas
The EPA Phase 1 removal process involves clearing hazardous materials from properties, including widely used lithium ion ...
See a garbage truck’s CNG cylinders explode after lithium-ion battery fire
Typically, a garbage truck driver will compress the truck's load if fire is seen, starving the flames of oxygen and often ...
KAMR Amarillo on MSN8d
Amarillo Fire Department warns about lithium-ion battery fires
Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found in smartphones, laptops, e-bikes and power tools and have become a growing fire ...
Daren Mallouk on how to manage risks of lithium ion batteries in homes
Lurking in garages, hallways, and even under children’s beds, many Queensland households are unwittingly harbouring a killer.
The Columbian2d
Lithium-ion batteries are especially susceptible to catching fire; recycle them safely in Clark County
Today is National Battery Day, the holiday you never knew existed. It celebrates the ubiquity and usefulness of batteries by honoring their inventor, Italian physicist Alessandro Volta, born Feb. 18, ...
Streetsboro trash truck fire blamed on lithium-ion battery improperly thrown away
The Streetsboro Fire Department says that a recent trash truck fire shows the importance of safely disposing of lithium-ion ...
Engineering News2d
What is Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion (AVD)? Your Solution to Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
In a world increasingly powered by lithium-ion batteries, the risk of lithium-ion battery fires has become a significant concern. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, reveals a ...