Electric cars' lithium batteries are also at risk of catching fire, and in gas-powered cars, engine oil can catch fire if there's a leak or spill. In any case, having a fire extinguisher on hand ...

EV battery safety became a major issue in South Korea last year after dozens of EV fires were reported, including a major blaze in an apartment car park ... a 3.3 kg home fire extinguisher.

As part of recent federal cuts, the Department of Health and Human Services reportedly cut the Firefighter Health Program.

Hyundai Mobis, the parts manufacturing arm of Hyundai Motor Group, has developed technology that can extinguish an electric vehicle battery cell fire and prevent thermal runaway, the company announced ...