NEW YORK — An exploding lithium-ion battery in an illegal e-bike repair shop in the basement of a residential home in Queens sparked a huge fire that tore through the single-family house, FDNY ...

A 76-year-old grandmother was killed when an e-bike battery exploded like a “blowtorch” inside a Queens pizzeria on the Fourth of July – trapping her as she tried to leave the bathroom, the FDNY said.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries remain a fire-causing nuisance, leading to the recall of a popular ebike and mobile power bank.

We've become increasingly reliant on lithium-ion batteries. In their various shapes and sizes, they can power everything from smartphones to EVs and have proven invaluable for their capacity to charge ...

Fire service warns ubiquity of batteries in everyday products is outpacing public understanding and safety regulations ...

The Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District is reminding the community of the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires after a broken ...

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KGO) -- For months 7 on Your Side has been reporting on the dangers of lithium batteries. They've exploded without warning in some hoverboards, smartphones, laptops and ...

An exploding lithium-ion battery in an illegal e-bike repair shop in the basement of a home in Queens sparked a huge fire that tore through the single-family house, FDNY officials said Tuesday.

Vape users have been warned not to throw their old devices away in bins, after new figures revealed exploding “zombie batteries” are still piling up in waste centres across the UK. When devices are ...