Firefighters and safety managers now face fires that may not respond to traditional suppression. This lack of clarity has ...

"Investigators are going more often to fires and finding that lithium-ion batteries have been on an uptick, causing more ...

On Wednesday afternoon, I noticed that my phone was no longer sitting flush in its case. It took me a few minutes to realize that this was a big, honking sign of danger. The battery in my smartphone ...

CHAPEL HILL, NC — A North Carolina firefighter's home narrowly escaped serious damage after his dog bit into a phone charger, causing a small fire. The incident highlights the growing danger of ...

On Wednesday afternoon, I noticed that my phone was no longer sitting flush in its case. It took me a few minutes to realize that this was a big, honking sign of danger. The battery in my smartphone ...

CLAYTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- As we start Fire Prevention Week in North Carolina, the Clayton Fire Department wants to help you stay safe. This year, they're putting some emphasis on educating and warning ...

"It's a very significant problem." That is how Robert Slone, senior vice president and chief scientist at UL Solutions, describes the growing risk tied to everyday devices powered by lithium‑ion ...

WASHINGTON — A lithium-ion battery sparked a blaze in a two-story basement rowhouse Monday morning and displaced four adults between Montello and Trinidad Avenue in D.C. Crews were called to the 1200 ...

The nation’s aviation regulator is urging airlines to ramp up messaging about the dangers of lithium battery fires—but did not mandate any policy changes. The average airline passenger packs four ...

Smartphones usually catch fire due to problems linked to their batteries. Lithium-ion batteries work through a balance of ...

DGCA has asked airlines to reassess safety protocols, provide better training to crew for early fire detection and ensure ...