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Fire behaviour of batteries. Risks,testing and regulations

Author: Eric GUILLAUME

Publication date: January 10, 2026 | Lire en français

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    1. Statistical data, case studies, and feedback

    1.1 Battery fire statistics

    The incidence of fires involving lithium-ion batteries has been growing rapidly since 2018, correlating with the increase in the number of electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems (BESS).

    Fires involving lithium-ion batteries are increasing significantly, particularly in the light mobility, domestic applications, and stationary storage systems sectors. In New York, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) reported 268 battery-related fires in 2023, causing 18 deaths, compared to 104 fires and 4 deaths in 2021

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