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Lithium-ion battery fires from electric cars, bikes and scooters are on the rise. Are firefighters ready?

Por: CBS News Politics August 15, 2023

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The rechargeable batteries that power common items like e-bikes, scooters and electric cars can pose a dangerous new threat to firefighters. They burn hotter and longer — and many fire departments may be unprepared to tackle them.   In June, and two others seriously injured after a lithium-ion battery malfunctioned and sparked a fire in a Fire officials say the blaze quickly spread to apartments above the shop.    It's not an isolated... + full article



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