The rechargeable batteries that power common items like e-bikes, scooters and electric cars can pose a dangerous new threat to firefighters. They burn hotter and longer — and many fire departments may ...

Madison firefighters quickly extinguished a fire caused by an electric scooter on the 1200 block of Lawrence Street on Monday ...

CARMEL, Ind. — The Carmel Fire Department is among many agencies across the U.S. seeing a rise in the number of fires linked to lithium ion batteries. “From New York to Chicago to Carmel to LA, it’s ...

The Madison Fire Department is putting out safety tips Wednesday regarding lithium ion batteries after an electric scooter ...

As firefighters battled a five-alarm fire at a supermarket in the Bronx earlier this month, New York City officials gathered beside what they said was the cause of the fire: the blackened shell of ...

This recall involves Transpro brand A3 Hub Motor, A11F Spark, and R1 Commuter electric scooters. The scooters are powered by lithium-ion batteries. They were sold in black or gray colors. The ...

As crackdowns on passengers flying with lithium battery-operated items continue, Southwest Airlines’ latest policy related to the matter will impact its customers who use motorized wheelchairs and ...

A recent apartment complex fire was caused by a lithium-ion battery found inside an electric scooter, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department. The fire was reported just before 8:45 p.m.

LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – A lithium-ion battery from an electric scooter exploded in a Ludlow home on Tuesday, causing a two-alarm fire and significant property damage. Springfield Fire Department sent ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — An overnight scooter fire filled an Arlington apartment with smoke early Friday morning, according to officials. First responders were called to 1804 North Quinn Street ...