Chemistry does not change, no matter how much the narratives are manipulated. Lithium battery fires will remain a significant fire response challenge unless their inherent chemistry changes.
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California Battery Storage: Continuing Fire Problems
California is leading the nation in battery energy storage. No current figures are available, as the sector is growing so fast it is difficult to keep up. At the end…
Massive Fire Engulfs Moss Landing Battery Plant, Triggers Evacuations
A fire is raging at the Vistra Energy battery storage plant in Moss Landing, one of the largest such facilities in the world. The blaze, which erupted late Thursday afternoon,…
If Green Energy is the Future, Bring a Fire Extinguisher
Alternative energy is exploding─literally. Lithium battery fires are breaking out on highways and in factories, home garages, and storage rooms. The rise in battery fires is amplified by government efforts…
When Green Dreams Go Up in Smoke: The Great Lithium Truck Fiasco of I-15
it’s not easy being green. And maybe, just maybe, we should take a step back and reevaluate our priorities before we put all our eggs in one lithium-ion basket.
Exploding Batteries Spark Deadly S Korea Factory Fire
Lithium batteries are at risk of exploding if they are damaged or overheated. While a fire can be extinguished, it remains at risk of reigniting without warning due to the…
Cargo ship carrying burning lithium-ion batteries reaches Alaska, but kept offshore for safety
A large cargo ship with a fire in its hold is being kept 2 miles (3.22 kilometers) offshore of an Alaska port as a precaution while efforts are undertaken to extinguish the…
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