A lithium-battery incident kit, for example, has various extinguishing tools and safety gear, like a fire suppression pillow, fire blanket and high-heat gloves.

A Georgia-based fire safety company has introduced a unique fire suppression system for lithium battery setups. ELSA from ...

Researchers have developed a "smart" thermoresponsive electrolyte that safely shuts down lithium-ion batteries when they get ...

Kate Robinson left her laptop on charge while running errands. An hour later, she returned to find her house engulfed in ...

If you're a frequent flyer, you know the convenience of modern travel accessories. But a recent announcement from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is set to disrupt the plans of many, ...

Flooded electric vehicles and household items with lithium-ion batteries can be a risk not only during the storm, but in the days, weeks, even months later. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — During ...

So, how do you put out a lithium battery fire without using excessive amounts of water? The answer is a specialized fire blanket. The blanket is not meant to smother the flames, but AFR states it ...

“These fires are different,” Romano added. “We involve hazmat teams because lithium-ion battery fires aren’t handled the same way as a typical house fire. It takes time and manpower.” ...

Items like electric vehicle fire blankets can help with battery fire suppression efforts, and padding put over storm drains can help slow the flow of toxic battery water runoff. But safety always ...

Lithium battery fires don’t respond to traditional suppression methods such as water or foam. Specially formulated powders or granules designed for Class D fires, or special lithium fire ...