Montreal Fire Department discuss lithium-ion battery risk
The Montreal Fire Department (SIM) have spotlighted the focus on Fire Prevention Week, taking place from the 5 to 11 October 2025- lithium-ion batteries. According to the SIM, fires linked to lithium-ion batteries have increased by 195% between 2022 and 2024 across the city. There were 24 fires recorded in 2022, 43 in 2023 and […]
FDNY share lithium-ion battery fire risk PSA
The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) warning New Yorkers that home-based lithium-ion battery workshops pose a serious fire risk. This announcement comes following recent incidents across New York. 17 August incident On 17 August, the FDNY uncovered a battery repair workshop in Queens after a fire was […]
This lithium-ion battery fire solution is now reaching 25 U.S. states
U.S. partnerships broaden access to battery fire agent Full Circle Lithium has announced new distribution agreements across the United States and Canada for its lithium-ion battery fire suppression agent, FCL-X™. According to the company’s 23 June 2025 statement, Howell Fire and Rescue, Heiman Fire Equipment, Swift Group LLC, Central Alabama Training Solutions, Great Plains Fire, […]
NFPA announce lithium-ion theme for Fire Prevention Week 2025
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 the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2025. This year’s focus on lithium-ion batteries works to better educate the public about how to buy, charge and […]
IAFC share advancement of Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has shared how on April 8, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee advanced the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973) Sponsored by Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY). This legislation would instruct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to develop federal safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in […]
FDNY Commissioner releases PSA about lithium-ion batteries
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Commissioner Robert S. Tucker has announced the release of a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) to remind New Yorkers that the safest place to charge and store lithium-ion batteries is outside, where possible. The PSA comes after a 53 percent increase in structural fires caused […]
Flame retardants in lithium-ion battery cases lack proven fire safety benefits, study finds
Research examines flame retardants in lithium-ion battery enclosures A study published in Environmental Science & Technology has found no evidence that flame retardants in lithium-ion battery enclosures provide fire safety benefits. The research, conducted by the Green Science Policy Institute, warns that these chemicals may pose serious health risks while failing to prevent or slow […]
Moss Landing lithium-ion battery fire raises safety concerns and triggers evacuation
Evacuation lifted after lithium-ion battery fire at Moss Landing A lithium-ion battery fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant in California led to an evacuation last month, according to CNN. Authorities lifted the evacuation order after air quality monitoring indicated safe conditions. Monterey County officials reported that the fire at the Vistra Energy-owned facility released […]
FDNY Commissioner announces progress in the battle against lithium-ion battery fires
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Commissioner Robert S. Tucker today announced significant progress in the department’s battle against lithium-ion battery fires. In 2024, the city had six deaths related to lithium-ion batteries, compared to 18 deaths in 2023, a 67% decrease. FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker’s statement “While the FDNY […]
Fire investigation for an electrified world: lithium-ion battery incidents
Emma Sutcliffe, Founder of EV FireSafe, explains how a unique EV fire investigation uncovered critical insights into lithium-ion battery incidents A ‘slightly’ singed gift In September 2023 the EV FireSafe team was gifted a Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle, one of only 6 EVs ever to go into thermal runaway – the technical term for […]
