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The increasing and massive use of lithium batteries in scooters, bikes, drones, power tools, etc., brings with it not only great convenience but unfortunately also a fire risk if we do not handle these batteries safely. We are seeing the consequences of this increasingly appearing in the news.
Due to modernization, rising fuel prices, etc., we are seeing an increasing rise in the use of electric scooters, bikes, etc., as well as power tools and drones. These products and vehicles contain lithium-ion batteries. As these batteries are on the market longer and their use increases, it is logical that there are also more damaged and older batteries in circulation. Damage is not always immediately visible; damage can occur in the core of the battery. Damaged batteries pose a greater risk in terms of fire danger. We are increasingly noticing this in the news.
Residential Fires
We are increasingly seeing news articles about residential fires caused by laptops, scooters, electric bikes, etc. Of course, a residential fire is a disaster for the residents and the surrounding area. Financially and emotionally, a residential fire is a heavy burden. Fortunately, there are many fire safety tips that you can take into account to avoid residential fires.
Electric scooter explodes and causes fire in Arendonk: "It was a small inferno here"
In Arendonk, an electric scooter caught fire in a house on Wampenberg. The scooter was charging in the garden shed when the battery overheated and exploded. Roofers were able to extinguish the fire while waiting for the fire department.
Source: VRT - Badra Rezkallah (Tue 14 Jun 2022)
Electric bike catches fire, smoke spreads rapidly in apartment building: five people hospitalized
Five people were taken to the hospital Monday night for smoke inhalation during a fire. In the entrance hall of an apartment building on Rietlei in Duffel, an electric bike caught fire. This resulted in a massive smoke development that spread rapidly throughout the building. The fire department rescued six residents during the extinguishing process.
Source: Nieuwsblad - Theo Derkinderen (8 Nov 2022)
Business Fires
Businesses also use lithium batteries, and unfortunately, business fires often have a major impact on a company. More info…
Discover which solutions we offer to help businesses safely store their lithium batteries.
Fire in 40 cubic meter container with lithium batteries at Zwartsluis industrial site
The fire in a container filled with lithium batteries at an industrial site in Zwartsluis seems to be under control. The fire was in a 40-cubic meter container. The fire appears to be out, and the container is being emptied so firefighters can further extinguish the contents.
Source: Anouk van Veldhuizen, Marijn Joop 23 May 2022 Last update: 23-05-22, 21:37
Apartment Buildings
Unfortunately, we see these articles not only locally but also worldwide. As in the article below, we see the disastrous consequences of lithium fires in apartment buildings. Fortunately, there are also solutions for fire safety of batteries in apartments. First of all, there are tips that we can consider when handling lithium batteries. In addition to these tips, a safe charging environment is a must. To address this, Loxxer has designed fire-rated storage and charging cabinets as the perfect solution. These cabinets are equipped with all the functionalities to provide all residents with a safe, enclosed charging and storage solution for lithium batteries.
Dozens injured in apartment fire in New York, e-bike battery was the culprit: firefighters rescue victims with ropes
In a fire in an apartment block in Manhattan, at least 38 people were injured. Emergency services suspect that a rechargeable battery, likely from an e-bike, is the cause of the disaster. The fire department warns of similar fires this coming winter.
VRT - Sandra Cardoen - Sun 06 Nov 2022
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