A growing concern: lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery vehicle fires
The rise of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) introduces a new and serious fire safety challenge. While the overall frequency of EV fires is statistically lower than fires involving gasoline-powered vehicles, the unique and severe nature of Li-ion battery fires, particularly in indoor environments, demands urgent attention. Data from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board indicates there are approximately 25 fires for every 100,000 EVs sold, compared to 1,530 fires for every 100,000 gas vehicles.
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NFPA Impact: Charge into fire safety during Fire Prevention Week
The decision to choose lithium-ion battery safety as the 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme was made with a lot of data and a bit of hesitation.
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A growing safety concern: Health hazards of lithium-ion battery fires
The increasing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in everyday devices, from electric vehicles to e-bikes and home energy storage systems, has brought with it a new set of safety concerns, particularly regarding fire incidents. When these batteries fail, the consequences can extend beyond property damage, posing significant health risks to the communities we serve.
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Li-battery incidents: A comprehensive engineering perspective
The increasing presence of lithium-ion batteries in our daily lives—from electric vehicles (EVs) to consumer electronics—has brought substantial benefits but also significant safety challenges, particularly in confined environments like parking garages. With risks like thermal runaway, fires, the release of toxic gases, and at times explosion hazards, understanding battery safety is essential for all building owners, property managers, facility managers and health and safety teams alike, not to mention the communities in which they are located in.
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ESA holds first Ontario Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Symposium in Mississauga
The first Ontario safety symposium from the Energy Security Agency (ESA) was designed to give frontline first responders and investigators a comprehensive overview of lithium-ion battery technology, which is becoming increasingly common in various devices and applications. The event was held at Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services’ (MFES) Garry W. Morden Centre.
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Getting ahead of the flames: Addressing the unique risks of lithium-ion battery fires
“The future is electric.” Plug this phrase into a search engine and you’ll find everyone from governments to news agencies and consulting firms deploying this catchy-catch-all; it’s become the green mantra. With all this electricity now being drawn from lithium-ion battery (LIB) powered devices, bikes, scooters, hoverboards, and road vehicles of all sizes, this mantra is packing a ton of fire power.
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