When a lithium-ion battery catches on fire it creates an explosion and dangerous fire.
Lithium-ion batteries catch on fire through a process known as thermal runaway.
It starts when a battery cell overheats which then triggers an unstoppable chain reaction in the other battery cells, resulting in a potentially devastating fire.
What we see here is the lithium-ion battery failing, which is first visible with a burst of grey smoke.
The battery is already burning inside the casing.
Now the gases within the battery are ignited as the heat increases following overcharging, and we see material being ejected from the battery
As you can see this is a highly dangerous situation.
With lithium-ion batteries being one of the largest sources of rechargeable battery power in the home, you need to know how to use them safely.
The best way to avoid a lithium-ion battery fire is by using the charger provided by the manufacturer.
You'll protect your home, your loved ones, and yourself.
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