The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years – has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as ...

QUINCY, Mass. — Most home electronics are powered by lithium-ion batteries, and if not used correctly or damaged, they can overheat and start a fire or explode. In response to these potential risks, ...

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Recent high-profile national and local cases of electric vehicle fires and fires caused by lithium-ion batteries may have you concerned about keeping you and your family safe, ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Cal Fire is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association to promote the safe use of lithium-ion batteries. The promotion is part of this year’s Fire Prevention ...

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR) is collaborating with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote Fire Prevention Week, which runs from Oct. 5-11. This year's theme, "Charge into ...

For Fire Prevention Week of 2025, the National Fire Protection Association is focusing on how to safely use Lithium-ion batteries, especially in your home. Rechargeable batteries are found in most ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston Fire Department is urging citizens to stay aware of the dangers associated with lithium-ion batteries after one that wasn't working properly sparked a ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Folks at Travis County Emergency Services District 12 (TCESD12) are leading the charge to promote Fire Prevention Week in October. It’s a joint safety campaign put on by Travis ...

The R.I. Office of the State Fire Marshal is hosting a free training session on lithium-ion battery safety on June 6. The ...

They're in our phones, laptops and smartwatches—but lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous when damaged or overcharged. They're in our phones, laptops and smartwatches—but lithium-ion batteries can be ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The holiday travel season is almost here, and if you don’t want yours to start with a major headache, you are going to want to pay attention to the types of batteries you are ...