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KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. (WTMJ,/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — A lithium-ion battery fire destroyed a man's home in 45 minutes.
Three Rumpke trucks have seen smoke or flames in the last month, and Rumpke says it’s coming from what residents are throwing ...
The fire, which began at the SDG&E facility Thursday afternoon, is being allowed to burn out by itself -- per industry standard, said the Escondido Fire Department.
Canonsburg Volunteer Fire Chief Tim Solobay says consumers need to take more precautions to prevent battery fires.
Lithium-ion battery fires can be especially dangerous because they give off toxic gases and burn extremely fast. It's important for people to be aware of the dangers of these batteries since many ...
A small fire at Rumpke's Dayton facility was sparked by a lithium-ion battery that made its way to the transfer station. The ...
A massive house fire in Kenosha County is believed to have been caused by a defective lithium-ion battery or charger, highlighting the growing risk associated with these devices.
The battery, which was for remote-controlled boats, was being charged, when it started a fire in the kitchen. The ...
A lithium battery for an e-bike sparked a fire Wednesday night at a Berkshire County shelter for veterans. Fire broke out at around 8 p.m. at the Soldier On building at 360 West Housatonic St. in ...
PG&E plans to reopen lithium battery plant near Monterey County site burned in toxic fire A fire burns at Vistra Corp.’s Moss Landing battery storage facility in Moss Landing on Jan. 17.
A shed fire in Fort Pierce prompted a response from St. Lucie County Fire Rescue, who determined the cause could be a lithium-ion battery.
Local groups are reacting to Thursday’s dramatic lithium battery fire in Escondido that prompted in school closures and evacuation orders — even as the fire continues to burn.