Exploding lithium-ion batteries are blamed for fires in area junkyards and drop in port traffic

Scrap metal, one of the Philadelphia area’s biggest shipping products, has been piling up in area scrapyards since June 4 ...

Li-ion Energy sounds alarm over new threat months after major Maddington battery facility explosion

The owner of a lithium battery recycling facility which exploded in flames says he can no longer afford the cost of the clean ...
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VIDEO: Lithium-ion battery bursts into flames in garbage truck

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (KOVR/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A lithium-ion battery burst into flames while in the back of a garbage truck, reigniting the discussion on how to properly dispose of electronics. Video ...

E-Bikes Apparently Cause Havok Off the Road As Well as One Charging Indoors Causes Horrifying Explosion

Charging an e-bike indoors may seem safer. But according to the Bristol Township Fire Department and NBC10 Philadelphia, that ...

Why using lithium ion batteries on airplanes is dangerous

About 643 incidents of devices with lithium batteries detected in checked-in bags were reported to UK authorities in 2025.

Electronic cannabis vapes sold nationwide recalled after reports of battery explosion

Federal safety officials are urging consumers to stop using the devices immediately after four reports of batteries catching fire or exploding.
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Lithium-ion battery explosion may have caused structure fire, officials say

(FOX40.COM) — A lithium-ion battery explosion may have caused a commercial fire in Rancho Cordova on Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said. Firefighters arrived at the fire in the 3200 block of ...

After This 40V Ryobi Battery Exploded, Check That You're Storing Yours Right

Unfortunately, there are rare occasions when batteries can surprise you by catching fire, or exploding. Minimize the risk ...