An exploding lithium-ion battery in an illegal e-bike repair shop in the basement of a home in Queens sparked a huge fire that tore through the single-family house, FDNY officials said Tuesday.

Lithium-ion batteries are common in everyday devices, but Massachusetts fire officials warn they can quickly turn dangerous.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The weekend kicked off in an eventful way for the Columbia Fire Department, which responded to two house fires, including one that ...

We've become increasingly reliant on lithium-ion batteries. In their various shapes and sizes, they can power everything from smartphones to EVs and have proven invaluable for their capacity to charge ...

NEW YORK — An exploding lithium-ion battery in an illegal e-bike repair shop in the basement of a residential home in Queens sparked a huge fire that tore through the single-family house, FDNY ...

CHICAGO — Lithium-ion batteries power lots of our everyday electronic devices. However, if these batteries are flawed, they have the potential to cause serious harm or even death. The Chicago Fire ...

Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire accidentally started when a battery was charging.

The incorrect disposal of vapes, in general and recycling waste, is an issue that is costing the waste industry millions of pounds and threatening livelihoods and lives, a company says. One recycling ...

First U.S. deployment of FCL-X™ for on-site waste management battery fire suppression; Addresses rapidly escalating lithium-ion battery fire risks across waste infrastructure; P ...