They're in our phones, laptops and smartwatches—but lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous when damaged or overcharged.

SPOKANE, Wash. - Multiple agencies in Spokane are raising awareness of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries. The Battery Smart Spokane campaign held a press conference Tuesday to discuss the potential ...

Lithium-ion batteries revolutionized the world when Sony brought them to the mass market in 1991. Compared to previous rechargeable battery technology, they were lighter, more energy-dense, last ...

BRUNSWICK HILLS, Ohio (WJW) — The Brunswick Hills Fire department on Wednesday began a campaign to help people properly and safely dispose of used lithium ion batteries. The rechargeable batteries ...

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 ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For this year’s Fire Safety Week, the Baton Rouge Fire Department wants everyone to learn about how to properly own electronics and devices with lithium-ion batteries inside ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Cal Fire is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association to promote the safe use of lithium-ion batteries. The promotion is part of this year’s Fire Prevention ...

For more than two days, a vital shipping passageway in the Port of Los Angeles was shut down, and the cause was surprising to some. A big rig overturned, sparking a fierce lithium-ion battery blaze ...

Lithium ion batteries are all around you because they're lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable. However, when damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, catch fire, or even ...