Good news for many Finnish electric car owners: Free new battery for the car, warranty starts anew
Mercedes-Benz is replacing batteries for certain EQA 250+ and EQB 250+ electric vehicles in Finland due to a manufacturing defect that may cause overheating and fire.
Battery caught fire – residents fled to the roof
A battery fire in Espoo forced residents to escape to the roof of their building.
Fire in a Detached House – Residents Escaped to the Roof
A fire broke out in a detached house in Espoo, Finland, prompting residents to escape to the roof.
Battery fire surprises residents in Espoo - people rescued from the roof
A battery fire in a garage in Espoo led to a significant rescue operation as residents escaped to the roof, with two people assisted down safely.
Car firm boss admits fire risk 'scary' as 10,500 EVs in UK recalled
Volvo recalls 10,500 electric vehicles in the UK due to a fire risk, urging owners to limit charging until a solution is established.
Possible explosion, do not charge more than 70%! This brand has recalled EV
Volvo has initiated a significant recall of its popular EX30 electric SUV due to potential fire hazards related to the high-voltage battery packs, affecting over 40,000 vehicles worldwide.
Toronto sees 3 lithium-ion battery fires in 24 hours. Official calls it ‘alarming’
Toronto experienced three fires in one day linked to lithium-ion batteries, prompting a warning from fire officials about their dangers.
Volvo will recall 40,000 electric SUVs due to battery fire risk
Volvo is recalling over 40,000 of its EX30 electric SUVs due to the risk of battery overheating, which could harm the automaker's safety reputation and cost millions.
Volvo will recall 40,000 electric SUVs EX30 due to battery fire risk
Volvo is recalling over 40,000 units of its electric SUV EX30 due to overheating risks in the battery packs, which could impact the company's safety reputation and incur significant costs.
Kano market fire: REAN urges caution, probes solar battery explosion claims
The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria calls for caution regarding the recent Kano market fire, which is speculated to be linked to a solar battery explosion, while an investigation is underway to determine the cause.
Munich: Major Fire in City Center: Cause and New Details Investigated
A significant fire in Munich was caused by an electric scooter or bicycle battery that exploded while charging in an apartment, leading to multiple injuries and extensive damage.
Bicycle battery caught fire at college: 'When we arrived, a couple of hundred people were almost without clothes'
A bicycle battery exploded and caught fire at a college in southwestern Copenhagen, prompting an evacuation of hundreds of people due to smoke spread.
Bicycle battery caught fire and created dangerous smoke at a dormitory
A bicycle battery exploded in a dormitory in southwest Copenhagen, causing an evacuation and hospitalization of at least one person for smoke inhalation.
EV Fire Cases: 23,865 Accidents in 3 Years, 26 Fires
Government statistics reveal that there have been 23,865 accidents related to electric vehicles (EVs) in the past three years, with 26 incidents of fire reported.
Waste collection program to tackle rising number of lithium-ion battery fires
A new waste collection program initiated by councils in North Queensland aims to encourage safe disposal of lithium-ion batteries to reduce fire incidents.
Family dog rescued after chewing battery-powered heated glove, sparking house fire
A family dog in Canada was rescued by firefighters after it caused a house fire by chewing a battery-powered glove.
‘Serious fire risk’: nearly 3,000 Australian EV drivers warned not to fully charge cars
Nearly 3,000 Australian electric vehicle drivers have received warnings not to fully charge their cars due to a fire risk associated with a manufacturing issue in the Volvo EX30's battery.
Drones hit Russia's largest battery plant. Without them, rockets won't fly
Late on January 4, Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Lipetsk region, striking an industrial area in the city of Yelets, causing a fire, though officials downplayed the damage and reported no injuries.
Fire in a garage in Zagreb started from an electric scooter. A gas cylinder exploded
A fire caused by a malfunctioning electric scooter battery led to an explosion of a gas cylinder in a garage in Zagreb.
Attempts of fire and explosion of batteries hinder work at the UCO headquarters
Fire and battery explosion incidents are posing challenges to operations at the UCO headquarters, prompting the Ministry of Interior to consider construction work for a battery charging room.