Ready2Respond

11/09/2025

Tens of thousands of Jeep vehicles are being recalled due to a potential fire risk.

10/25/2025

Crews extinguished a car fire in a parking garage in Walnut Creek on Wednesday evening and vapors from the fire prompted the county to issue a shelter-in-place for people near the garage.

10/16/2025

10/08/2025

Four Sacramento firefighters have been undergoing experimental IV-therapy since the April incident.

10/08/2025

Sacramento firefighters encounter increased risks from electric battery fires, with four members being treated for exposure to toxic fumes from a Tesla crash last April.

10/08/2025

🚨 Fires involving lithium-ion batteries are still on the rise, and the numbers are alarming. In 2024 alone, 586 people were injured and 104 lost their lives due to incidents with these batteries.

From smartphones and e-bikes to power tools, these batteries are everywhere—and they carry real risks.

That’s why it’s so important to Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Fire Safety. By choosing certified products, handling batteries carefully, watching for warning signs, and storing them properly, you can protect yourself, your family, and your community.
Small actions can make a big difference. Learn more and take steps today at https://s.ul.org/FPW-2025-batteryfiresafety.

08/22/2025

Due to increased safety concerns, Alaska Marine Lines will no longer ship electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). This policy is effective immediately for Central Alaska, Western Alaska, and Hawaii, and effective as of September 1st , 2025 for Southeast Alaska. We will continue to ship hybrid vehicles that do not plug in and gas/diesel vehicles.

Although we have previously shipped EVs and PHEVs, the increased complexity and fire risk associated with shipping large lithium-ion batteries on vessels at sea has caused us to reevaluate how to best keep our employees and equipment safe. While issues with lithium-ion batteries are infrequent, the inability to extinguish or contain this type of fire, especially while at sea, can lead to catastrophic results.

We expect to continue shipping smaller electric recreational vehicles such as e-bikes, snowmachines, and 4-wheelers, but will continually assess the risks associated with shipping them. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service team at amlcsc@lynden.com.

06/26/2025

06/26/2025

A home in Wisconsin was destroyed after a lithium battery caught fire.

06/26/2025

: DR Power Equipment recalls Lithium-Ion Battery Packs due to fire and burn hazards. The recalled battery packs can short-circuit and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Get refund. CONTACT: DR Power at 800-454-8643, email at recall@drpower.com, or online at https://drpower.com/recalls.

More: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/DR-Power-Recalls-Lithium-Ion-Battery-Packs-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

06/25/2025

06/25/2025