London, UK (2024): London firefighters have been dealing with a significant number of fires related to lithium-ion batteries, particularly in e-bikes and e-scooters. This increase has been noted alongside growing concerns about the risks these batteries pose in both residential and workplace settings (British Safety Council) .
New York City, NY - Throughout 2023, NYC experienced multiple severe fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, especially from e-bikes and e-scooters. A notable incident occurred in June when a fire at an e-bike shop killed four people and injured several others.
Here are summaries of some of the most severe fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in in the latter half of 2023 and in 2024 up until May 17: 2024: Sydney, Australia (March 15, 2024): Fire and Rescue NSW responded to four separate lithium-ion battery fires in one day.
FRNSW has recorded 63 lithium-ion battery fires this year, with seven injuries reported (Fire and Rescue NSW) . Massachusetts, USA (April 17, 2024): Over the past six months, 50 lithium-ion battery fires have been tracked in Massachusetts. This number is more than double the annual average.
Frankfurt Airport, Germany (July 24, 2023) - A fire in a cargo hold at Frankfurt Airport was traced back to lithium batteries. The incident led to significant flight disruptions and highlighted ongoing concerns about the safety of transporting lithium batteries by air (FAA) .
This increase has been noted alongside growing concerns about the risks these batteries pose in both residential and workplace settings (British Safety Council) . Various Locations (April 2024): Phoenix, Arizona, has reported a total of 93 fires where lithium-ion batteries were identified at the origin.
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