Lithium battery fire safety

March 7th, 2024|

Fire investigators believe a Lithium-Ion battery was the cause of a fire that tragically claimed the lives of two Teralba residents. When a Lithium-Ion battery is compromised, ‘Thermal Runaway’ can occur, a process where a Lithium-Ion cell overheats and gives off toxic gases before exploding in flames. These fires are extremely intense and volatile, and [...]