Lithium battery fires are on the rise — here are the culprit items

Lithium battery fires are on the rise — here are the culprit items

The number of fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries in WA so far this year is almost double the number of fires for the entire 2020.

Lithium battery fire - 1100 block 17th St W

Lithium battery fire - 1100 block 17th St W Incident Number: 25-17981 frscottk Fri, 08/08/2025 - 17:58 Date and Time Incident was Reported: August 8, 2025 - 4:17 pm Scene Upon Arrival: Firefighters observed light smoke coming from the building. The building was fully evacuated prior to Firefighters arrival. Action(s) Taken: Crews entered the building with charged hoselines.  Upon entry, a smoldering lithium battery was found. The area burnt …

Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Prompt Safety Warning from WA Emergency Services

Western Australians are being urged to take extra care when using and charging lithium-ion battery-powered devices, with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) warning of a growing fire risk linked to everyday household items. At a press conference this morning, Emergency Services Minister and DFES officials revealed that firefighters have responded to 93 lithium-ion battery-related fires so far this year — an average of three per …