🔋⚠️ LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRE SAFETY ALERT ⚠️🔋
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Did you know that lithium-ion batteries are in almost everything we use daily? From phones and tablets to e-bikes, power tools, and electric vehicles - these energy-dense batteries can pose serious fire risks if not handled properly.
KEY WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH FOR: 🔴 Unusual heat or swelling 🔴 Strange odours or hissing sounds 🔴 Discoloration or damage to the device 🔴 Smoke or flames
WHAT IS THERMAL RUNAWAY? When lithium-ion batteries fail, they can undergo "thermal runaway" - a violent process involving:
- Bursting battery cells
- Toxic, explosive gases
- Intense, self-sustaining fires that are difficult to extinguish
PREVENTION TIPS FROM DFES: ✅ Only buy from reputable manufacturers ✅ Use proper charging cables and avoid overcharging ✅ Store devices in cool, dry areas with good ventilation ✅ Never use damaged or swollen batteries ✅ Install smoke alarms where you charge EVs or store e-bikes
IF A BATTERY FIRE OCCURS:
- Never touch with bare hands
- Move to fresh air immediately
- Call 000
- For small devices: Use sand, baking soda, or water if safe to do so
- For large devices/EVs: Evacuate and wait for fire services
PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY: Standard fire protection isn't enough for lithium-ion battery fires. These fires require specialized equipment designed specifically for EV and battery incidents.
Whether you're a homeowner with e-bikes, a business with EV fleets, or manage a strata property - having the right fire safety equipment on hand can be the difference between a contained incident and a devastating fire.
Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.
For more information on lithium-ion battery safety: https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/hazard-information/fire-in-the-home/lithium-ion-batteries
For specialized EV fire safety solutions: https://evfiresolutions.com.au/
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