“About 135 lithium-ion battery fires were reported in Massachusetts last year, and we believe the true number is even higher, ...

About 135 fires last year were caused by lithium-ion batteries, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine said in a statement.

A four-alarm fire at a strip mall in Onset was accidental, likely caused by hundreds of lithium-ion batteries stored in the ...

Decatur Fire and Rescue is getting the word out about a service that allows residents to get a new smoke detector, free of ...

Authorities warn against disabling smoke alarms after fire in Lapeer 02:00 (CBS DETROIT) - Firefighters in Lapeer have a message for residents never disable your smoke alarm. The ...

"This video makes me cry. It’s the fire that changed my life at an adjacent store," another business owner in the same ...

They say a fire isn't the only thing to worry about when it comes to malfunctioning lithium-ion batteries. "There is no question a life was saved today because of working smoke detectors," said ...

(FOX 2) - Smoke detectors are being credited with saving an Ann Arbor ... According to the Ann Arbor Fire Department, a ...

Battery levels are determined by voltage output, which impacts how devices estimate charge percentages. The difference ...

The batteries in smoke detectors won't last if they are in a garage, a drafty room, or close to the air conditioner being exposed to fluctuations. Lithium-ion batteries are lightweight and display ...

Types of smoke detectors Battery-powered units: These are entirely powered by their batteries, which can be either replaceable or permanent lithium batteries sealed inside. Hardwired units ...

Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention, Brian Macaluso says parents need to remain vigilant when making purchases of toys that use lithium batteries.