Research into fires related to lithium-ion batteries has shown a dramatic increase by 46% between 2022 and 2023 data has revealed. The batteries responsible for this uptick in fires are increasingly being caused by a myriad of products and vehicles. Contributing towards the rise and include e-buses and e-scooters. E-bikes however are currently accounting for 29% of these battery related fires. The pressure is on the firefighters to respond to these incidents.
Cambridgeshire Council has reportedly had 33 fires caused by lithium-ion with 10 occurring on bin lorries. The council has urged residents not to bin batteries or electrical gadgets and the National Fire Chief has stated “a disaster is waiting to happen”. The risk is increasingly becoming apparent of what can happen if batteries are not disposed of correctly. Charites like Electrical Safety First provide important safety information about what products have been recalled and are most at risk.
Hendeca also can prepare you and your business in how to mitigate risk and take action if a fire does occur.
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