Central Coast fire departments are focusing on the safe use, charging and recycling of lithium-ion batteries during National Fire Prevention Week, with guidance from CAL FIRE to prevent home fires.

With parched conditions existing throughout the state, Gov. Maura Healey has declared Oct. 5-11 as Fire Prevention Week in Massachusetts. And while outside conditions certainly demand our attention, ...

For Fire Prevention Week of 2025, the National Fire Protection Association is focusing on how to safely use Lithium-ion batteries, especially in your home. Rechargeable batteries are found in most ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 5-11, and the Wilmington Fire Department is providing tips for the best ways to keep your family safe. This year’s theme for Fire ...

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Electronics using lithium-ion batteries are all around us. Products such as smartphones, tablets, e-cigarettes, headphones, toys and more often are powered by the technology, ...

Underestimating the risk of battery fires? Find out why charging on carpet is dangerous, how to charge batteries correctly, ...

A runaway thermal event severely injured four firefighters and prompted major changes to how battery energy storage sites are ...

MIAMI (WSVN) - It’s Fire Prevention Month and City of Miami Fire Rescue members are shedding light on lithium-ion battery safety. These batteries can be found in almost everything from our phones, to ...

As reported by The Olympian, Convergent won a second look through a motion for reconsideration and a reconvened open-record ...