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Lithium-Ion Battery Incidents: October 1 - 18
Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything around us, from e-bikes and scooters to phones, tools, and even large-scale energy systems. But as their use expands, so does the number of fires linked to damaged, overcharged, or improperly handled batteries. This photo carousel highlights real-world incidents from October 1–18, offering a snapshot of the diverse locations where these fires are occurring such as homes, vehicles, transit systems, and industrial sites, and what we
Tim Spears
Oct 264 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: September 14 - 30
Lithium-ion batteries power so much of our daily life, from e-bikes and phones to electric vehicles and energy storage, but when...
Tim Spears
Oct 55 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: September 1 - 6
Lithium-ion batteries power much of our daily life, from phones and scooters to cars and industrial equipment. But with their benefits...
Tim Spears
Sep 213 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: August 24 - 31
Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything we use today, from e-bikes to phones to energy storage sites. But with that convenience...
Tim Spears
Sep 154 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: August 17 - 23
Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything around us phones, e-bikes, tools, even mobility devices. But with their benefits come very...
Tim Spears
Sep 15 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: August 10 - 16
Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices, tools, and vehicles we rely on every day. But with their benefits comes a growing fire...
Tim Spears
Aug 244 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: August 1 - 9
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, powering our phones, bikes, cars, and even home energy systems. But with their benefits come real...
Tim Spears
Aug 174 min read
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Real-World Fire Sprinkler Saves: Lessons from Recent Incidents From the End of July 2025
Fire sprinkler systems don’t just protect buildings, they protect people, livelihoods, and communities. The latest slide show pulls...
Tim Spears
Aug 95 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: July 20 - 26
Lithium-ion battery fires are becoming a regular concern for communities and first responders. As these batteries power everything from...
Tim Spears
Aug 44 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: July 6 - 12
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, from power tools to e-bikes and even the trash. But with their convenience comes a continued fire...
Tim Spears
Jul 202 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: July 1 - 5
Recent incident summaries reveal that lithium-ion battery fires are affecting a wide range of occupancies, including single-family homes,...
Tim Spears
Jul 133 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: June 22 - 30
Lithium-ion battery fires are being reported in a wide range of occupancies, including residential buildings, recycling centers,...
Tim Spears
Jul 44 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: June 15 - 21
Recent lithium-ion battery fire incidents highlight ongoing challenges for fire and building safety professionals, with events occurring...
Tim Spears
Jun 293 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Watch: April 2025 Edition
In April 2025, fire departments around the world responded to several incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. These cases continue to...
Tim Spears
May 1820 min read
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Fire Sprinkler Saves: March 2025 - Part 2
When it comes to reducing community risk and improving fire safety, fire sprinkler systems are still one of the most dependable tools....
Tim Spears
Apr 1311 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Watch: March 2025 Edition Part 2
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, powering our phones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, and electric vehicles. They’ve made modern life...
Tim Spears
Apr 1214 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Watch: March 2025 Edition Part 1
Lithium-ion batteries have become integral to modern life, powering everything from personal electronics to electric vehicles. Yet, as...
Tim Spears
Mar 3012 min read
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The Ongoing Risk of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: A Continuing Global Series
Lithium-ion batteries have become a cornerstone of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to electric...
Tim Spears
Feb 1514 min read
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