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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 ...
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Recent Columbia fires connected to lithium-ion batteries. Here's what to know
Two recent fires in Columbia were connected to lithium-ion batteries. The fire department issued advice for safely storing ...
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Lithium Battery Plant Fire Reignites Posing Danger to Residents
Residents in Monterey County, California, were told to close their windows and door overnight after a fire reignited at the ...
Lithium-ion battery may have been to blame for Arlington Heights, Illinois garbage truck explosion
The Arlington Heights, Illinois Fire Department on Tuesday released its final report on a garbage truck explosion that injured two police officers and a firefighter back in December. Fire officials ...
Fire, light smoke at Vistra Energy Battery Facility prompt warning from Monterey County
Monterey County residents near Moss Landing were told late Tuesday to close their windows and doors overnight after a fire ...
Light smoke coming from burned areas of Moss Landing battery facility
The County of Monterey has sent out an alert to residents in the county that potential light smoke was seen coming from the Moss Landing area on Tuesday evening.
Light smoke seen in area burned during Moss Landing battery facility fire
The County of Monterey has sent out an alert to residents in the county that potential light smoke was seen coming from the Moss Landing area on Tuesday evening.
Family says woman's sacrifice saved others from burning home but left her critically injured
When flames started in an upstairs bedroom of their Bay Terraces home last week, six members of the May family and their dog had just a few seconds to wake up, react and escape.
How better water systems can help a city survive the next firestorm
Backflow prevention devices can help solve that, said Andrew Whelton, an engineering professor at Purdue University. The devices are installed at water meters and only allow water to flow in one ...