Lithium battery fires

Lithium battery fires

Got a new gadget? Our Lithium-ion Battery Fire Safety Tips

January is the month of learning to use any new gadgets we receive at Christmas. Learning how to use new electricals can be great fun for the whole family – […]

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Disposing of Batteries Safely

Disposing of Batteries Safely Lithium-ion and other batteries in items such as phones, laptops, and vapes, can cause devastating fires and disposing of batteries safely can be an overlooked issue. […]

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4 Tips for Safely Charging Your Electric Car at Home

With the rise of electric cars, charging has become a talking point with people trying to get the best prices and stay safe. Following on from our last blog about […]

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What is the #ChargeSafe Campaign?

The London Fire Brigade launched their #ChargeSafe campaign earlier in the year to help spread awareness of lithium-ion battery fires and share knowledge on how to prevent them. This comes […]

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What does Marine Guidance Note MGN 681 (M) mean for yachts?

What does Marine Guidance Note MGN 681 (M) mean for yachts? Recent guidance from the government has been published outlining the measures yacht and superyacht owners and manufacturers should take […]

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Firechief Lithium-ion battery safety awareness training gains CPD certification

Firechief Lithium-ion battery safety awareness training gains CPD certification Firechief now has a CPD accredited training course – ‘An introduction to the burning issues surrounding Lithium-Ion Battery Fires’. The 45-minute […]

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PyroFlow Suppression Granules Added to Lithium-ion Battery Fire Safety Range

Firechief Global, the UK’s leading brand in battery safety has added a new product to its Lithium-Ion Battery Safety range. Lithium-ion Battery Safety Product Firechief PyroFlow is a mineral-based extinguishing agent […]

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More Firechief Lithium Battery Range Approved Distributors signed!

Firechief Global is delighted to announce that it has signed two more Authorised Distributors for its Firechief Lithium Battery Safety Range (LBR);  Fire Safe Fire Protection of Northern Ireland and […]

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How to mitigate the risk of a Lithium-Ion battery fire

How to mitigate the risk of a Lithium-Ion battery fire Insurance companies such as Zurich and Aviva have become much more aware of Lithium-Ion battery fire risks and report a […]

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Shepherd’s Bush high-rise fire caused by e-bike

London Fire Brigade (LFB) firefighters have issued an urgent e-bike safety warning following a serious blaze at a block of flats in Shepherd’s Bush on 22nd June. LFB said, “at […]

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Transport for London Bans E-Scooters Due to Fire Risks

E-Scooters and E-Bikes are continuing to grow in popularity across the UK. Typically combining a lightweight folding frame with lithium-ion battery-electric technology, they have become the affordable urban mobility vehicle […]

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E-Cigarettes and the fire risk they carry

E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly commonplace, with many people converting to their usage from normal cigarettes thanks to their lack of tobacco and the variety of flavours now available. However, while […]

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