Lithium-ion battery safety

Lithium battery factory in Hillyard damaged in largest fire of its kind ever in Spokane
A lithium battery factory was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday morning, temporarily forcing widespread evacuations in the Hillyard Neighborhood over environmental concerns. A neighbor called 911 to report the fire at 4019 E.
Lithium-ion battery fire breaks out in Hillyard neighborhood Tuesday morning
Spokane firefighters responded to a lithium-ion battery fire that broke out in the Hillyard neighborhood Tuesday morning. The fire broke out on East Central Avenue near North Myrtle Street in the Hillyard neighborhood,
Fire at Spokane, WA, Lithium-ion Battery Factory Forces Evacuations
Three residents in a home north of the building remain evacuated and may be displaced for several days as the residence is decontaminated. Nearby businesses remain unaffected, and de Ruyter said the Fire Department is "feeling pretty safe" regarding the possible health impacts to Hillyard residents close to the fire.
Lithium battery factory in Hillyard damaged in fire
A Spokane lithium battery factory was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday morning. Spokane firefighters were called to 4019 E. Central Ave. just after 4 a.m., said Spokane Fire Department spokesman Justin de Ruyter. The fire was first reported by a neighbor.
More to Every Story: Fire officials share tips on preventing lithium-ion battery fires following Hillyard factory fire
Spokane firefighters say fires caused by batteries are on the rise as technology advances and that the unique flames are more difficult to fight.
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The best time to stop a battery fire? Before it starts.
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'A powder keg': Lawsuit claims Texas company knowingly built dangerous battery plant at Moss Landing, leading to major toxic fire
The Texas company that built a huge battery storage plant at Moss Landing that burned in a major fire last month, causing the evacuation of 1,200 people and the closure of Highway 1 for three days, ...
Moss Landing battery fire: Crews begin first step in clean-up of burned out facility
Crews have begun work on the first step of a long process in cleaning up the wreckage of the Moss Landing battery storage ...
Lithium-ion battery likely caused massive junkyard fire in Camden, EMR Metal Recycling says
EMR Metal Recycling said a lithium-ion battery that was "wrongly delivered" to the Camden shredding facility was likely the ...
Monterey fire only adds to doubts on lithium battery safety
I read that there has been another lithium battery storage facility fire, this one in Monterey County. As in Otay Mesa and ...
SKorea's new lithium battery rules on planes highlight growing risk for aviation
South Korea tightened rules on carrying lithium batteries on planes from Saturday, highlighting a growing risk to flights ...
Fire reignites at Moss Landing lithium battery storage facility; residents told to close windows
Monterey County residents near Moss Landing were told late Tuesday to close their windows and doors overnight after a fire ...
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E-bike battery starts fire in Salt Lake apartment, no serious injuries
Four people were treated for smoke inhalation after an e-bike battery caught fire at 245 S. State Street on Wednesday.
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The Truth About Lithium Batteries: How Real Is the Fire Risk?
Maybe it’s an electric vehicle (EV) that catches fire after a crash or a rogue e-bike shop that goes up in flames. It’s understandable to be concerned when we hear about these major fire incidents.