Exploding lithium-ion batteries are blamed for fires in area junkyards and drop in port traffic

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

Lithium Ion E-Bike Batteries Explode in Chelsea Truck Fire

A potentially dangerous fire on a Chelsea street corner was extinguished by FDNY when lithium ion batteries on e-bikes that ...
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US recalls 5,000 portable vaporizers after lithium-ion batteries can explode, catch fire

Charged near beds, couches, and other flammable materials.

After this 40V Ryobi battery exploded, check that you're storing yours right

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

Investigation: Electronic devices exploding at higher rates due to lithium

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Lithium-ion battery fires are occurring at a higher rate across the US, according to a federal government study, showing an increase by 10-percent, year-over-year, for the ...
NBC 7 San Diego

Lithium-ion battery fire prompts evacuation at SDSU dorm

At least one student was treated for unspecified injuries after a lithium-ion battery from a scooter ignited a fire inside a dormitory at San Diego State University, authorities said Wednesday. Crews ...
AOL

Lithium Ion Batteries Keep Exploding In New York City Garbage Trucks, Which Is A Problem

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 ...