Lithium-ion linked fires nearly double in three years
Research from QBE has revealed that lithium-ion battery fires have almost doubled since 2022, with the insurer calling for heightened education on the risks posed by the batteries.
Lithium, while a great source of power for batteries, is a highly reactive element that burns intensely when ignited.
The risk of fire is so great that the government recommends that electric
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