This week, FSRI is teaming up with UL Fire R&D staff in Western Illinois, kicking off preliminary experiments to investigate explosion hazards associated with lithium-ion battery thermal runaways inside a simulated residential garage. This experiment represents a larger fuel load comparable to a 2019 incident involving a vehicle inside a garage. Learn more about this research here: https://fsri.org/research/impact-batteries-fire-dynamics #lithiumion #lithium #firesafetyresearch | Fire Safety Res

Thermal Runaway: The Hidden Threat in Your Lithium Ion Battery. Thermal Runaway – When a battery overheats (from overcharging, damage, or defects), it can spiral into an uncontrollable chain reaction. Temperatures skyrocket, cells rupture, and flames erupt, sometimes like a flamethrower. Common Triggers Overcharging – Especially with cheap or mismatched chargers. Physical Damage – Drops, crushing, or punctures that damage internal cells. Defective or Counterfeit Batteries – Often missing vital s