Firefighters and safety managers now face fires that may not respond to traditional suppression. This lack of clarity has ...

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 ...

BRUNSWICK HILLS, Ohio (WOIO) — Lithium-ion batteries can pose serious dangers if they’re damaged or used incorrectly. Most of us use these devices every day without even thinking about it. And a new ...

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - In smartphones, scooters, lawnmowers and more, they’re everywhere. Lithium batteries power lots of what we use on a daily basis, but with improper care, they can be hazardous.

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.

The Durham Fire Department is raising awareness about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries as part of Fire Prevention Week. Used in everyday items like phones, e-bikes, power tools and toys, ...

Lithium-ion batteries are used in common household devices. Fire crews shared tips on how to stop them from catching fire.

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 ...

The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office and local fire departments are supporting the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign: “Charge into Fire ...

WASHINGTON — A lithium-ion battery sparked a blaze in a two-story basement rowhouse Monday morning and displaced four adults between Montello and Trinidad Avenue in D.C. Crews were called to the 1200 ...

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 ...