Lithium-ion batteries power smartphones , laptops, portable speakers, e-bikes and many other devices. While safe to use, they can pose risks when exposed to high temperatures or handled improperly. Lithium-ion batteries can overheat, catch on fire, and even explode when they are damaged or when they are improperly used, charged, or stored.
Lithium-ion battery fires are very dangerous and pose a risk of serious injury or death.
Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/news/news/2023/20230630c.shtml
https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/energy-transition/lithium-Ion-batteries
