When a Chapel Hill firefighter got a call from a security company about a fire in his home, his emotions ran the gamut. "[My] heart sank. I had no idea what was going on. I had no clue what it could ...

BATTERY IS LIKELY TO BLAME FOR A HOUSE FIRE IN MILTON. THE FLAMES SWEPT THROUGH A HOME ON. CHARLES IN MILTON YESTERDAY EVENING. LAST NIGHT. NO ONE WAS HURT, BUT YOU CAN SEE THERE WAS A LOT OF DAMAGE ...

The dog "counter-surfed while his humans (a CHFD family) were away and got hold of a device with a lithium ion battery," the Chapel Hill Fire Department said Chapel Hill Fire Department/Facebook A dog ...

Read full article: Palm Coast family loses home in fire blamed on lithium-ion battery Crews battle a fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery in Daytona Beach. Lithium-ion battery on mobility device ...

CHICAGO — Lithium-ion batteries power lots of our everyday electronic devices. However, if these batteries are flawed, they have the potential to cause serious harm or even death. The Chicago Fire ...

Most vapes use rechargeable lithium batteries, which are high-energy, fast-to-charge, and last a long time. However, they are also flammable and extremely sensitive to high temperatures. So what are ...

North Carolina (WRAL) — Video shared with WRAL News shows the moment a lithium-ion battery caught fire inside a home, feet away from a dog. The dog, Colton, set off the fire after chewing on a battery ...

Chapel Hill Fire Chief’s dog, Colton, started a fire after chewing on a lithium-ion battery. The battery was charged, unplugged, and safe but improperly stored. Colton was unharmed, and officials ...

Batteries are powering almost everything on site - from drills and dumpers to e-bikes and massive energy storage units. But hidden behind their convenience is a fire risk that can ignite in seconds ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – This year’s Fire Prevention Week focuses on lithium-ion battery safety. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, it’s important to buy, charge and recycle lithium-ion ...

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 ...