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fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

Southwest Has a Strict New Safety Rule About Chargers

"When a portable charger/power bank is used during a flight, it must be out of any baggage and remain in plain sight."
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fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Cabin crew put out a fire after a portable charger caught alight on a flight from Florida to the Bahamas

Smoke and flames erupted in the cabin of a JetBlue flight last month after a passenger's portable charger overheated and caught fire in their carry-on luggage.
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fromwww.bkreader.com
2 months ago

Marine Park Residents Are Outraged Over New Battery Storage Facility

Residents are concerned about a proposed battery storage facility in Marine Park due to safety and environmental concerns.
from48 hills
3 months ago

Golf against kids: A private club and a Catholic school square off at Planning Commission - 48 hills

Collecting large numbers of batteries right near a pre-school seems like a bit of a bad idea. These things catch fire, and battery fires are hard to put out.
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fromQNS
5 months ago

Sidewalk e-bike charging comes to Queensbridge: DOT opens applications for property owners - QNS

New initiative aims to improve e-bike battery charging safety and accessibility on sidewalks across New York City.
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fromInverse
6 months ago

Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries

Flooding from hurricanes poses significant risks with electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, raising fire hazards due to saltwater exposure.
fromInsideEVs
7 months ago

Porsche Recalls Over 27,000 Taycan EVs Because Of Battery Fire Risk

The recall affects 27,527 Taycans produced from October 21, 2019, to February 1, 2024, due to a potential risk of battery short circuits leading to fire.
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fromApartment Therapy
9 months ago

The Fire Hazard That's Hiding in Your Junk Drawer

Taping battery terminals is crucial to prevent short circuits that can lead to fires, an overlooked risk for many households, especially those with mixed batteries.
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