A fire at Sydney Airport has sparked concerns about the safety of lithium-ion batteries.
As lithium-ion batteries become prevalent in electric vehicles and homes, fires started by them are becoming more common.Fire and Rescue NSW said there has been an increase in battery fires this year.
Video of the aftermath showed the burnt-out battery casing from a luxury electric vehicle surrounded by the charred remains of several cars. Every time a battery charges, it generates heat - think of your phone feeling warm after you unplug it."The heat is not really serious in terms of the battery's danger or safety," Pang said, but if the battery has any defects or problems, the heat becomes a risk factor for generating a fire.
It pointed out that using chargers with the wrong voltage will damage the battery and could cause a fire.
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