"Fire-safety experts say that when lithium-ion batteries fail, they can burn hotter than conventional car fires and are more likely to flare back up, which can force firefighters to spend extra time cooling down battery packs or use specialized tactics and equipment."
"Guidance from the FDNY notes that lithium-ion batteries, which power everything from phones and e-bikes to electric vehicles, can overheat and even reignite after a fire appears to be out."
"In response, building codes and National Fire Protection Association guidance have been updated to account for the unique risks posed by battery electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems in garages and parking structures."
A fire erupted early Monday morning at a parking garage in Elmhurst, affecting multiple vehicles, including an electric car. Thick smoke spread over nearby areas, but no injuries were reported. Firefighters faced challenges due to the presence of lithium-ion batteries, which can reignite after a fire. The FDNY emphasizes the importance of reporting unsafe charging conditions. Fire-safety experts note that lithium-ion battery fires burn hotter and require specialized tactics. Updated building codes aim to address the unique risks posed by electric vehicles in parking structures.
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