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

A potentially dangerous fire on a Chelsea street corner was extinguished by FDNY when a truck transporting JOCO e-bikes and ...

Charged near beds, couches, and other flammable materials.

The Tulsa Fire Department is reminding the community to be mindful around lithium-ion batteries after a recent apartment fire ...

Federal safety officials are urging consumers to stop using the devices immediately after four reports of batteries catching fire or exploding.

Lithium-ion batteries have sparked fires in hoverboards, cell phones and more, but the danger also comes from incorrectly throwing these types of batteries away. There have been multiple fires at U.S.

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 ...

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A Florida woman saved her home from a fire after video shows a wheelchair she bought burst into flames due to its lithium-ion battery. Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety said the ...

Despite being a known issue for literal years, garbage trucks keep going up in flames due to people improperly disposing of lithium-ion batteries. Back in late May, a garbage truck caught fire in ...

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

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