Tim Spears
Navigating the Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risk: Recent Incidents and Safety Insights
Lithium-ion batteries power a wide array of modern devices, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and energy storage systems....
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Tim Spears
Nov 112 min read
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: End of October 2024
Lithium-ion batteries have become widespread in modern society, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and...
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Tim Spears
Oct 912 min read
The Risk of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Lessons Learned from Recent Incidents
Lithium-ion batteries are an essential part of our modern lives, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, the...
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Tim Spears
Aug 96 min read
End of July 2024 Fire Incidents Highlight Lithium-Ion Battery Risks and Safety Measures
At the end of July 2024, several reported incidents involving lithium-ion batteries occurred around the world, highlighting the risks...
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Tim Spears
Jul 13 min read
E-Bike Battery Ignites Brooklyn Fire
Reporting from the New York Daily News reveals a fire that broke out in Brooklyn on June 27, 2024 was due to an e-bike battery. The fire...
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Tim Spears
Jun 213 min read
Portland’s New Curbside Battery Collection: A Community Risk Reduction and Fire Prevention Initiative
Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) has recently launched a curbside collection service for household batteries,...
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Tim Spears
Jun 144 min read
Weekly Review: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires and Their Impact on Community Safety
Over the past week, there have been several incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires, highlighting the urgent need for heightened...
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Tim Spears
Jun 86 min read
Weekly Report: The Rising Threat of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires and Their Impact on Community Risk Reduction
This week a series of alarming incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires have occurred globally. These events underscore the...
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Tim Spears
Jun 26 min read
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Key Incidents from the Last Week of May 2024
Lithium-ion battery fires continue to make headlines around the world, highlighting the significant risks these energy storage devices...
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Tim Spears
May 243 min read
New York Senate Takes Steps to Enhance Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized the way we power our devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, their rise in...
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Tim Spears
May 174 min read
Hazards of Lithium-Ion Battery Storage: Lessons from the Otay Mesa Facility Fire
Summary of the Incident In a recent event, a fire erupted at the Gateway Energy Storage facility in Otay Mesa, highlighting the...
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Tim Spears
May 122 min read
Residential Sprinklers in Combatting E-Mobility Device Fires
A recent incident in Fresno, California, where a residential fire sparked by an electric bike battery was successfully contained by a...
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Tim Spears
May 93 min read
Lithium-Ion Battery Fire at High-Rise Construction Site in Queens
In Queens, New York, a fire broke out on the 66th floor of a high-rise under construction. The culprit? Power tools powered by...
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Tim Spears
May 52 min read
Mitigating Lithium Ion Battery Risks in Healthcare Facilities: A Case Study from Royal Free Hospital
At the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, London, an unexpected event triggered a full-scale emergency response. An outpatient day ward...
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Tim Spears
May 22 min read
Detailed Review: FDNY’s Inspection at Wilson's E-Bike Store
In a recent safety operation led by the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), Wilson's E-Bike store on Queens Blvd faced critical scrutiny...
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Tim Spears
Apr 212 min read
Fire Safety Spotlight: Lessons from the Columbus Lithium-Ion Battery Fire
Early one morning in Columbus, Ohio, a semi-truck loaded with lithium-ion batteries became the center of a hazardous materials incident....
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Tim Spears
Apr 163 min read
FDNY Takes Decisive Action Against Uncertified Lithium Ion Batteries
Summary of Recent FDNY Enforcement Action In a significant safety operation on April 12, FDNY's E-Safety Task Force conducted a follow-up...
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Tim Spears
Apr 122 min read
The Ignition Point: Preventing Brush Fires Caused by Improper Disposal of Lithium-Ion Batteries
In a concerning story from Lehigh Acres, a lithium-ion battery was identified as the catalyst for a brush fire near Knapp Street and...
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Tim Spears
Apr 102 min read
Fire Safety Alert: Lessons from Harold Hill
In a recent incident in Harold Hill, a catastrophic fire was sparked by the failure of lithium batteries in a converted e-bike. This...
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Tim Spears
Apr 84 min read
When Mobility Ignites: The Hidden Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries
During rush hour at a busy train station, an electric bike suddenly explodes into a blaze, propelling terrified commuters into a scramble...
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