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.

Stardust Power Inc. a U.S. developer of battery-grade lithium products, broke ground on its lithium refinery at the Southside Industrial Park in Muskogee.

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.

The city's free e-bike and battery trade-in program has started for eligible food delivery workers to exchange uncertified devices to reduce fire hazards.

Over the last week, firefighters have fought some of the largest wildfires in Los Angeles, burning down hundreds of homes – and businesses, like one of the largest battery plants in Northern California.

Citizens of Van Zandt County are going to new heights to bring awareness to the safety concerns surrounding the 100-megawatt lithium battery plant.  Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas,

A plume of material released from the plant contained hydroflouride, a toxic gas, that is now being monitored by Monterey County.

Monterey County supervisors on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to last week's major fire at the Vistra lithium battery plant in Moss Landing.

Mangrove Lithium, a B.C. cleantech company that made the Cleantech Group's top 100 list last year, has announced plans to build a new lithium refining plant in Delta.

One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after damage or exposure to heat. The batteries are found in electric vehicles, which abounded in some burned neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades.