Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but "due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were unable to rescue the occupant," the department said.

California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles popular in Los Angeles County.

In the wake of the recent fire at Vistra Corporation's Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility, the California Public Utilities Commission has proposed new standards for battery energy storage facilities.

When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn't just send a toxic plume of smoke over nearby communities — it cast a shadow of doubt over the future of California's clean energy industry.

This recent fire highlights not only the immediate environmental effects but also the long-term implications for the role of lithium-ion technology in renewable energy.

Experts have said that these types of fires will become more prevalent as the demand of electric vehicles and machinery continues to increase.

The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local community worried about possible long-term impacts and brought scrutiny to the emerging industry's safety practices.

Fire crews in Westchester responded to a garbage truck fire after workers spotted smoke coming from a lithium-ion battery from the vehicle’s load, firefighters said.The incident happened in Dobbs Ferry on Tuesday,

A study reveals carrageenan as an effective binder for lithium-sulfur batteries, enhancing performance with eco-friendly, water-based electrode fabrication.

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency following the massive blaze that has residents and officials concerned.

Research teams from four German institutes have successfully completed the ‘InForm’ project after more than three and a half years. The result is an