Your smoke detector’s beeping is supposed to protect you, not confuse you. Yet there are moments when a chirping alarm is a ...

Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it's time for a full replacement.

Protecting your home and loved ones often comes down to preparedness. While fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are ...

A new federal class-action lawsuit alleges two of the nation’s largest smoke-detector manufacturers misled consumers for decades about the ability of their alarms to warn people in time during common ...

We put smoke alarms and heat alarms through rigorous tests in accordance with the British Standard to find the best and safest for your home. Smoke alarms need to sound quickly when they detect smoke ...

Modesto Fire Station 5 was temporarily closed Wednesday morning after a lithium-ion battery fire filled the station with smoke, fire officials said.

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...

When it’s in a cold environment, the electrolyte substance inside the battery thickens. Transferring ions in this thickened ...

An overnight fire that displaced nine people at an apartment complex was caused by a lithium-ion battery for a portable speaker, according to the Honolulu Fire Department.

Hanover's fire prevention shows took on new lessons in 2025, seeking to educate the public - and children - about avoiding battery-involved fires.

A Honolulu fire caused by a lithium-ion battery displaced nine and caused $905,000 in damages, leading to warnings about the ...