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Lithium Batteries are reported in the news to erupt in flames and explode daily. FAA averages reports of Li-ion battery fires on commercial aircraft every 10 days.
The following information is reported directly from the U.S. Government and international news organizations
New Safety Group Created After Lithium Fire - July 28 2023
Less than 24 hours after fire erupted at the solar farm in the town of Lyme, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the creation of a new safety group.
Article: After Lyme solar farm fire, Gov. Hochul announces creation of new safety group
They Won't Stop Blowing Up - Apr 11 2023
An electric bicycle powered by a lithium ion battery is being blamed for a fatal fire on Monday in New York City that killed two children, marking the latest in a string of e-bike-related fires in the city.
Article: NYC fire that killed 2 children caused by lithium battery, latest in string of e-bike-related fires in city
An in Depth Analysis on Lithium Battery Aviation Explosions - Sept 23 2021
As of September 23, 2021, there have been at least 340 aviation related incidents involving Lithium batteries carried as cargo or baggage recorded since January 23, 2006.
Article: Timeline of Aviation Lithium Battery Explosions
Moss Landing, CA, World’s Largest Lithium Battery Shutdown - Sep 16, 2021
Detection of thermal runaway in single Lithium battery cell resulted in shutdown of 300MW facility. Fire District Chief stated: “When you’re talking about a fire at the largest battery storage facility in the world, you can’t help but think this could be the big one.” Firefighters remained on standby for six days.
Article: World’s Largest Battery Facility Shutdown with no Timetable on Return
Australia Tesla Megapack 450 MW Energy Storage Facility Fire – Sep 8, 2021
One of the newest and largest Battery Energy Storage Systems ignited just three days after being commissioned. “It took 150 firefighters and 30 trucks four days to extinguish this fire.”
Article: Fire at 450MWh Tesla Battery Site in Australia Raises Lithium Concern
Article: Tesla Megapack Batter Burned for Days in Grid Storage Fire
Get Ready For Lithium Ion Battery Fires - Sept 1 2021
When lithium batteries began to explode in a burning warehouse in Morris, Illinois, on June 29, it caught firefighters by surprise. The massive fire prompted city officials to order evacuating nearly 4,000 residents living nearby, a church, and small businesses.
Article: Lithium Battery Fires Ablaze
Video: Morris Industrial Fire
Why Do Lithium Batteries Burn? - July 19 2021
In April 2021, three pallets of lithium-ion powered mobile phones caught fire at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Responders spent 40 minutes extinguishing the fire.
Article: What Makes Lithium Batteries a Fire Hazard?
Video: Hong KongAircraft Lithium Fire
NTSB - Lithium Fire Risks for Vehicles - Jan 13, 2021
NTSB warning to first responders regarding the high dangers associated with fighting a lithium-ion vehicle fire with examples of electric vehicles whose fires were extinguished, only to reignite hours later.
Video: Li-Ion Battery Fires in Electric Vehicles - Safety Risks to Emergency Responders
International Air Transport Association Lithium Regulations – Dec 12, 2020
An updated regulation on what is required to transport lithium batteries on passenger or cargo aircraft. More than 25 pages of descriptions, procedures, and flow charts.
IATA 2020 Regulation: Transport of Lithium Metal and Li-Ion Batteries
APS Lithium Battery Explosion Cause Report – July 8, 2020
70 page independent safety audit report with detailed analysis. Fire started from single cell of more than 100,000 that failed and started thermal runaway, fire and explosion. Entire lithium battery energy storage system (BESS) is a total loss. Two firefighters permanently disabled unable to resume careers.
Lithium Batteries in the Military – Storage/Charging Considerations - Sep 19, 2018
Despite wide usage, not everyone is aware of the hazards of lithium batteries and how to store them safely. A lithium battery explosion and fire at one base destroyed $70,000 worth of critical battery inventory. To make matters worse, the incident happened in a personnel-occupied building.
