A fire involving 50 tonnes of shredded waste at a recycling centre is believed to have been caused by a discarded battery. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to the FCC Environment site in ...

Lithium-ion battery fires have become an increasingly visible challenge for waste and recycling operations, driven by the growing prevalence of battery-powered devices in everyday life. Municipal ...

Firefighters are warning people to take extra care with bonfires, barbecues and lithium‑ion batteries after crews were called to a fire ...

SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK says they have tackled more than 500 suspected vape-related fires since the ban on single-use ...

A hot potato: Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found in modern electronics are causing major headaches for firefighters in the UK. According to data from business insurer QBE shared by The Guardian, ...

A Workington fire is believed to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery. The incident prompted a warning from Cumberland ...