House fires caused by lithium batteries are on the rise in NSW. Here's what you need to know
1 year, 3 months ago

House fires caused by lithium batteries are on the rise in NSW. Here's what you need to know

ABC  

It only takes "a couple of breaths" of toxic fumes from a battery-ignited fire to cause a person to become unconscious. Andrew Shurety from Fire and Rescue NSW said an attempt to rescue a home and belongings in the face of such a blaze is "futile," with tragic consequences. "It's an intense fire that even firefighters, with lots of water, have difficulties extinguishing," Mr Shurety said. Andrew Shurety from Fire and Rescue NSW said firefighters have difficulties putting out fires caused by batteries. "It doesn't matter whether the fire is caused by a lithium battery or not, but that is definitely toxic," he said.

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How can you stop batteries from catching fire? Perhaps by adding some water.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How can you stop batteries from catching fire? Perhaps by adding some water.

Live Mint  

SYDNEY—When a lithium-ion battery catches fire, it can burn hotter than a blow torch. The quest for water-based batteries that are difficult, or impossible, to set on fire has attracted millions of dollars in government funding, as well as backing from global investors and power companies lured by manufacturers’ claims of not only improved safety but also lower costs. Smaller …

Battery fires 'top issue' for Fire and Rescue NSW as state reports more than six fires per week
4 months ago

Battery fires 'top issue' for Fire and Rescue NSW as state reports more than six fires per week

ABC  

New South Wales is on track to surpass more than 300 reported battery fires this year alone, with firefighters battling two blazes in Sydney just this week. 'The fastest growing fire risk' FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell said battery fires were now a primary focus. "I would say across firefighters in general, and the firefighting industry, it's the top issue at …

Battery fires from discarded electronics on the rise, study warns
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Battery fires from discarded electronics on the rise, study warns

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It said that the steep rise in the number of portable electrical items containing …

Fire authorities warn of lithium-ion battery risks after two students narrowly escape Melbourne fire
8 months, 1 week ago

Fire authorities warn of lithium-ion battery risks after two students narrowly escape Melbourne fire

ABC  

In short: Two students were awoken after a lithium-ion battery powered mobile phone bank exploded, setting their bed alight. Fire authorities have warned the frequency of lithium-ion battery fires is growing, and energy experts have urged consumers to check their products are up to Australian standards. Victorian fire authorities say they're responding to almost one lithium-ion battery fire every day, …

Two killed in NSW house blaze believed to be state's first recorded lithium-ion battery-related deaths, Fire and Rescue NSW says
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Two killed in NSW house blaze believed to be state's first recorded lithium-ion battery-related deaths, Fire and Rescue NSW says

ABC  

In short: Fire and Rescue NSW has said a house fire in Lake Macquarie last week appears to be responsible for the state's first deaths from a lithium-ion battery-related fire. Fire and Rescue NSW has said a house fire in Lake Macquarie last week appears to be responsible for the state's first deaths from a lithium-ion battery-related fire. Two people …

Experts say EV battery explosions remain rare as authorities extinguish two fires in one week
1 year, 3 months ago

Experts say EV battery explosions remain rare as authorities extinguish two fires in one week

ABC  

There have been two separate fires this week in New South Wales related to lithium batteries from electric vehicles, but experts insist the technology is safe if handled properly. Fire and Rescue NSW responded to 114 lithium-ion battery fires in the first seven months of the year – about a 20 per cent increase on the same period last year. …

United Firefighters Union Australia warns governments to address lithium-ion battery fire risks during electric vehicle crashes
1 year, 9 months ago

United Firefighters Union Australia warns governments to address lithium-ion battery fire risks during electric vehicle crashes

ABC  

The firefighters' union has urged the federal government to reduce the risks posed by electric vehicles and other lithium-ion battery technologies. Key points: The main firefighters' union says the public needs to be more aware of the risks posed by lithium-battery fires EV fires are difficult to put out and can release toxic gases After a crash, EV owners are …

E-bike fires: Why low-quality lithium-ion batteries explode, and why NYC is struggling to stop them.
1 year, 10 months ago

E-bike fires: Why low-quality lithium-ion batteries explode, and why NYC is struggling to stop them.

Slate  

Every day, Manny Ramirez crisscrosses Manhattan, ferrying takeout food, toiletries, and a host of other things that people order on apps. “They are smaller and they last less,” said Hildalyn Colón-Hernández, director of policy and strategic partnership at Los Deliveristas Unidos, an advocacy group for New York City’s delivery workers. The process is called a “thermal runaway”—the battery violently unleashing …

Australia 'not prepared' for fire risk of lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters, bikes, cars, say firefighters
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia 'not prepared' for fire risk of lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters, bikes, cars, say firefighters

ABC  

Australia is "not prepared" for the risk posed by lithium-ion batteries — used in electric scooters, bikes and cars — which have been linked to hundreds of fires across the country, a firefighters' union has warned. Key points: Electric cars, scooters and bikes use lithium-ion batteries, which have varying degrees of fire risk International research indicates hundreds of lithium-ion battery …

Concerns over growing number of fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in e-scooters and e-bikes
1 year, 11 months ago

Concerns over growing number of fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in e-scooters and e-bikes

ABC  

Hundreds of fires across Australia have been linked to lithium-ion batteries, which are used to power light electric vehicles like e-scooters and e-bikes. Key points: Fire and Rescue NSW is responding to more than three fires every week involving lithium-ion batteries This week, a Brisbane house fire was started by an e-scooter battery exploding The Competition and Consumer Commission is …

Fears fires caused by lithium-ion batteries will 'increase considerably' as popularity of electric scooters rises
2 years, 3 months ago

Fears fires caused by lithium-ion batteries will 'increase considerably' as popularity of electric scooters rises

ABC  

Firefighters are concerned the number of residential blazes being triggered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries will "increase considerably" over coming years, as devices like electric scooters become more popular. Key points: Two fatal fires in Brisbane and Logan are believed to have been caused by a charging battery Lithium-ion batteries can be found in almost every battery-powered domestic item "Typically" fires …

Warning about maintaining solar panel batteries after Adelaide house badly damaged in fire
2 years, 10 months ago

Warning about maintaining solar panel batteries after Adelaide house badly damaged in fire

ABC  

A fire that started in a solar panel battery has badly damaged a house in Adelaide's northern suburbs, in what the Metropolitan Fire Service says is a growing problem involving lithium-ion batteries across Australia. Key points: A house fire in Burton caused $200,000 damage It started in solar panel batteries in the garage The fire service says battery blazes are …

Lithium battery warning after fire destroys Perth family's dream new Broome home
3 years, 2 months ago

Lithium battery warning after fire destroys Perth family's dream new Broome home

ABC  

The first time Alexandra Townes saw her dream home in Broome it was a charred, smoking shell. Key points: Alexandra Townes says she and her partner hadn't visited their new house when it burnt down An insurance reports says a lithium battery in a charging drill overheated and caught alight Firefighters say lithium battery fires are increasing but there are …

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