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UK firefighters called to one lithium-ion battery fire every five hours
UK fire brigades responded to 1,760 lithium-ion battery fires in 2025, averaging one every five hours, a 147% increase over three years. Ebike fires accounted for nearly a third of these incidents, with concerns raised about unregulated products and the hazardous 'thermal runaway' phenomenon. Fire chiefs and insurers are calling for improved regulation, public awareness, and investment in firefighter training.
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UK firefighters called to one lithium-ion battery fire every five hours
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