Arlington Heights Fire Department officials believe the Dec. 6 garbage truck fire and explosion that injured three first responders and strew debris blocks away was caused by a lithium ion battery ...

Lithium-ion battery may have been to blame for Arlington Heights garbage truck explosion The blast happened on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 6, and caused significant property damage. Latest ...

According to Arlington Heights fire chief Lance Harris, the fire inside the garbage truck likely started because a lithium ion battery was improperly thrown away, which then led to an […] ...

See a garbage truck’s CNG cylinders explode after lithium-ion battery fire It happened recently in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Nate Anderson – Feb 20, 2025 5:21 pm | 183 ...

Calling it a “nightmare waiting to happen,” new Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia is advocating for ... Prompted by nationwide instances of long-burning lithium ion battery car fires ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — An overnight scooter fire filled an Arlington apartment with smoke early Friday morning, according to officials. First responders were called to 1804 North Quinn Street ...

Be aware of lithium battery fire safety. Stop using the battery if you notice any of these problems: odor, change in color, too much heat, change in shape, leaking, or odd noises.

Fire officials believe the improper disposal of a lithium-ion battery may have been to blame. "We can't prove it, but there's a very high suspicion that this fire was started because of improper ...