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.

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

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.

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 ...

ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Fire Department is reminding neighbors of fire safety tips, while the cause of an apartment fire remains under investigation. On Monday August 11, the Ithaca Fire Department ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

"It's a very significant problem." That is how Robert Slone, senior vice president and chief scientist at UL Solutions, describes the growing risk tied to everyday devices powered by lithium‑ion ...