SLIDELL, La. — A garage in Slidell caught fire on Monday after investigators say a toy boat exploded. Officials with the St. Tammany Fire Protection District say they got the call Monday and sent ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years – has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Sanitation truck fire in Great Kills Thursday morning was traced to a toy with lithium batteries, officials said, renewing warnings about the dangers of throwing ...

Each year, FOX 17 teams up with E.S.C.A.P.E. Inc. to highlight the Fire Prevention Week campaign. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home. The main focus is ...

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 ...

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