The Rise of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
Lithium-ion batteries power our modern world, from e-scooters and smartphones to EV and large-scale energy-storage systems. But with that rapid growth comes a serious and growing fire risk. Globally, lithium-ion battery fire incidents have surged. Recent statistics have reported a 46 % increase in lithium-ion battery fires in the UK between 2022 and 2023 [Fire Statistics]. In Singapore, a report found battery fires (including e-bike batteries) accounted for about 52.7% of all battery-related fires between 2008–2015. [SCDF]