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03/12/2026

Two Vermont schools are closed Thursday after a fire on Wednesday night destroyed four electric buses. - https://www.wcax.com/2026/03/12/allen-brook-williston-central-schools-closed-after-four-electric-buses-catch-fire/

02/09/2026

Awful.

A family from Easton has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla after their 20-year-old son died in a crash back in October.

02/07/2026

ATTENTION EV OWNERS!!
Take a few minutes to review the operation and safety features of your electric vehicle. How will you get out of your vehicle in an emergency with no power.
China bans hidden door handles for EV’s.

01/23/2026

This week's fatal fire in is still under investigation, but a badly damaged space heater was found in the area of origin. As we head into more frigid weather, the Oakham Fire Department and State Fire Marshal are reminding everyone to keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from a heating appliance: https://www.mass.gov/news/fatal-oakham-fire-does-not-appear-suspicious

01/23/2026

Consumers should stop using the recalled power banks immediately and visit INIU’s recall page at https://iniushop.com/pages/recall-b41 # to verify the product serial number and register for a full refund.

11/22/2025

Witnesses tried opening the doors, which the complaint says were designed to become inoperable without battery power, and also attempted to break windows with a baseball bat but were forced back by the heat.

11/09/2025

Tens of thousands of Jeep vehicles are being recalled due to a potential fire risk.

10/25/2025

Crews extinguished a car fire in a parking garage in Walnut Creek on Wednesday evening and vapors from the fire prompted the county to issue a shelter-in-place for people near the garage.

10/16/2025

10/08/2025

Four Sacramento firefighters have been undergoing experimental IV-therapy since the April incident.

10/08/2025

Sacramento firefighters encounter increased risks from electric battery fires, with four members being treated for exposure to toxic fumes from a Tesla crash last April.

10/08/2025

🚨 Fires involving lithium-ion batteries are still on the rise, and the numbers are alarming. In 2024 alone, 586 people were injured and 104 lost their lives due to incidents with these batteries.

From smartphones and e-bikes to power tools, these batteries are everywhere—and they carry real risks.

That’s why it’s so important to Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Fire Safety. By choosing certified products, handling batteries carefully, watching for warning signs, and storing them properly, you can protect yourself, your family, and your community.
Small actions can make a big difference. Learn more and take steps today at https://s.ul.org/FPW-2025-batteryfiresafety.