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28 Jan 2025

EV and Lithium Battery Fires in January 2025: A Brief Overview

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January 2025 saw a series of alarming incidents involving electric vehicle (EV) and lithium battery fires across the United States. 

The most notable incident occurred at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in California, where a fire broke out on January 16, 2025, leading to the evacuation of 1,200 residents and the closure of Highway 1 for three days. The fire, which burned for two days, released toxic metals like nickel, cobalt, and manganese into the surrounding environment2.

In New York, a fire sparked by lithium batteries in a Queens townhouse injured three residents and a firefighter. The residence, suspected to be an e-bike repair shop, contained several burned e-bikes and lithium batteries1.

These incidents have raised concerns about the safety of lithium batteries and the need for stricter regulations and improved safety measures. Experts emphasize the importance of proper handling, storage, and transportation procedures to prevent such dangerous occurrences. 

 

For more detailed information, you can refer to the following resources:

 

  • ConsumerAffairs: Electric Car Fire Statistics 2025
  • Yahoo News: L.A. fires and EV concerns
  • EVreporter: Main causes of EV fires
  • Santa Cruz Sentinel: Moss Landing battery fire
  • The Energy Mix: Massive California Battery Fire Raises Safety Concerns
  • Lion Technology: 2025 Lithium Battery Fires in California and New York
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- [ConsumerAffairs: Electric Car Fire Statistics 2025](https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/electric-car-fire-statistics.html) - [Yahoo News: L.A. fires and EV concerns](https://www.yahoo.com/news/l-fires-added-another-concern-110038736.html) - [EVreporter: Main causes of EV fires](https://evreporter.com/main-causes-of-ev-fires/) - [Santa Cruz Sentinel: Moss Landing battery fire](https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/01/27/moss-landing-battery-fire-unusuall…) - [The Energy Mix: Massive California Battery Fire Raises Safety Concerns](https://www.theenergymix.com/massive-california-battery-fire-raises-safety-conc…) - [Lion Technology: 2025 Lithium Battery Fires in California and New York](https://www.lion.com/lion-news/january-2025/2025-starts-with-lithium-battery-fi…