Dozens of people were evacuated Thursday when a lithium-ion battery sparked a fire at a Wallkill apartment, officials say. Firefighters say 75 people were evacuated for several hours and that everyone got out safely.
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Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but "due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were unable to rescue the occupant," the department said.
This recent fire highlights not only the immediate environmental effects but also the long-term implications for the role of lithium-ion technology in renewable energy.
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Experts have said that these types of fires will become more prevalent as the demand of electric vehicles and machinery continues to increase.
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The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local community worried about possible long-term impacts and brought scrutiny to the emerging industry's safety practices.
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About 50 firefighters from several departments responded to help extinguish the fire that was reported just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
The FDNY Fire Marshal's Office is saying the all-hands fire on Friday morning at 142-33 60 Ave. in Flushing was caused by a lithium-ion battery.Three people were hurt. The FDNY