Lithium Ion Battery

• Toronto shelter fire caused by lithium-ion batteries, fire chief says

  When the batteries heat up, some can enter what the UL Research Institutes call a 'thermal runaway,' an uncontrollable, self-heating state that can lead to combustion.

  Fire

  Aug 5
  
• Improper battery disposal blamed for fire at Nova Scotia waste and recycling facility

  The facility's manager is issuing a blunt warning about the disposal of lithium-ion batteries with regular garbage.

  Fire

  Jul 31
  
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• E-bike battery caused blaze that sent 2 people to hospital: Edmonton firefighters

  'Over the last few years, as lithium ion batteries become more of a common part of our day, we have seen an increase in fires with these batteries as the cause.'

  Fire

  Jan 16
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• Battery believed to have caused Edmonton apartment fire that displaced dozens

  A fire that forced dozens of residents from an Edmonton apartment building and sent two people to hospital is prompting renewed warnings about lithium-ion battery safety.

  Fire

  Jan 15
• Calgary woman describes ‘white flames and black smoke’ when e-bike fire destroyed home

  A Calgary family is facing some huge bills after their family home was destroyed last month in a fire that was started by an e-bike.

  Fire

  May 13, 2025
• Charge your phone overnight? Here’s why Montreal fire officials say to stop

  Montreal fire officials are warning against charging your phone overnight after thousands of lithium ion batteries set a shipping container on fire.

  Consumer

  Sep 27, 2024
• Batteries for Dyson vacuums sold on Amazon could cause fire: Health Canada

  There has been one report of significant damage to a property due to a fire caused by the FirstPower replacement battery for Dyson Vacuums sold on Amazon.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2024
• ‘Significant and aggressive’ e-bike fire on TTC subway car sparks safety concerns

  Fire crews responded to the blaze at Sheppard-Yonge station at around 3 p.m. Once on scene, crews were able to control and suppress the fire quickly, officials said.

  Fire

  Jan 2, 2024
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• Maple Ridge, B.C. to be home of new $1.05-billion lithium-ion battery plant

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and B.C. Premier David Eby were in Maple Ridge on Tuesday to announce plans to build a new $1.05 billion lithium ion battery plant.

  Economy

  Nov 14, 2023
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• Battery pack erupts in flames on United flight to N.J., 4 people hospitalized

  The Newark-bound flight reversed course and returned to the San Diego airport after a lithium-ion battery pack in a first class seat pocket exploded.

  U.S. News

  Feb 8, 2023