SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KGO) -- For months 7 on Your Side has been reporting on the dangers of lithium batteries. They've exploded without warning in some hoverboards, smartphones, laptops and ...

One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after damage or exposure to heat. The batteries are found in electric vehicles, ...

We've become increasingly reliant on lithium-ion batteries. In their various shapes and sizes, they can power everything from smartphones to EVs and have proven invaluable for their capacity to charge ...

Lots of gifts given during the holiday season contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that can pose a fire risk if not ...

Lithium ion batteries are all around you because they're lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable. However, when damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, catch fire, or even ...

A Tesla driver in Torrance was killed after a crash Tuesday, with police unable to rescue the motorist due to the intense lithium ion battery blaze. (Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press) A driver in ...