For this year’s Fire Safety Week, the Baton Rouge Fire Department wants everyone to learn about how to properly own ...

Some single-use batteries can go in the trash in most states but rechargeable batteries should always be recycled. Contact ...

National Fire Prevention Week is kicking off. There are many electronics in our homes — smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headp ...

Firefighters and recycling centers in Kent County are working to bring awareness to the dangers of lithium-ion batteries during National Fire Prevention Week.

Batteries are commonly found all over households, but it is critical to charge and dispose of them properly to prevent fires.

A lithium-ion battery for a power tool sitting on a work bench - Sersol/Getty Images Lithium-ion batteries have become an important aspect of our everyday lives, powering everything from smartphones ...

Lithium-ion batteries are popular because they last long and charge quickly, but they can overheat faster if they are not ...

In anticipation of National Fire Prevention Week, rescue crews are providing tips on how to properly handle lithium-ion batteries to prevent any incidents from happening.

SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found in everyday items, like cell phones, digital cameras, and other electronic devices. Not storing them properly can cause a fire. The ...

Lithium-ion batteries are igniting fires in homes, trucks and even airplanes across the nation — with a growing threat that ...

An improperly discarded lithium battery is being blamed for a fire that started on a garbage truck and was extinguished on an Edwardsville street Friday. Incidents like this are happening across the ...