SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KGO) -- For months 7 on Your Side has been reporting on the dangers of lithium batteries. They've exploded without warning in some hoverboards, smartphones, laptops and ...

We've become increasingly reliant on lithium-ion batteries. In their various shapes and sizes, they can power everything from smartphones to EVs and have proven invaluable for their capacity to charge ...

Fire service warns ubiquity of batteries in everyday products is outpacing public understanding and safety regulations ...

Portland Fire & Rescue responded to reports of lithium-ion batteries "exploding" and catching fire on the fourth floor of the engineering building at Portland State University. Crews arrived on the ...

Lithium ion batteries are all around you because they're lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable. However, when damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, catch fire, or even ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A hybrid vehicle caught fire inside an auto repair facility in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood late Wednesday, leading to ...

Lithium-ion batteries power everything from phones to e-bikes and electric cars, but when they fail, they can ignite, explode ...

By Melanie Arias, March 24, 2026 The slogan “Skip the Bin! Turn your batteries in!” was plastered along the Engineering Meadow at the Take Back event hosted by the Autonomous Vehicle Laboratory club ...