An exploded battery isn't just an inconvenience to your DIY project; it's also a potentially very dangerous safety hazard.

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 ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Do you have lithium-ion batteries in your home? Those batteries are in many of our home products like computers and smart phones, and they can be a fire hazard if not stored ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on March 30, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. This past winter, a series of wildfires fueled by strong winds destroyed more than ...

The National Fire Protection Association announced on Sept. 29, 2025, that “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” will be the theme for Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct.

The Lafayette Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s fire prevention week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Did you know that many electronics in your home — like your smartphone — have lithium-ion batteries that could catch fire if they are not charged properly? October 5 through 11 marks ...

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 ...