Part of the “non-intervention” strategy still includes using water to cool off the battery and cool the fire's temperature. Some departments, including South Metro Fire Rescue, use an EV fire “blanket ...

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — It’s happening more and more: Electric vehicles catching fire, which can be particularly stubborn and ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) bring not just environmental promise, but also raise critical safety questions – chief among them, the fire risks posed by their lithium-ion batteries.

Lithium-ion battery fires from electric cars, bikes and scooters rise, challenging firefighters The rechargeable batteries that power common items like e-bikes, scooters and electric cars can pose ...

When an electric vehicle catches on fire, it's an especially dangerous situation for everyone, including firefighters. But ...

WEST BEND, Wis. - As electric vehicles (EV) grow in popularity, the West Bend Fire Department has found a different way to fight potential EV fires. "A lot of times when these (gas-powered) cars ...

Steven Schroeder WDIO Updated: November 1, 2023 - 12:19 PM Published: October 11, 2023 - 10:09 PM ...