City Discusses Lithium-Ion Battery Notice

January 21, 2025 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Malibu Facebook page.

MALIBU—The city of Malibu indicated on their Facebook page a warning about lithium-ion batteries as a result of the Palisades Fire.

An individual’s home may be impacted by lithium-ion batteries, battery storage systems, and electrical vehicles that have been partially damaged or destroyed. The city warns that batteries can re-ignite, explode, or emit toxic gases even after the fire has been extinguished.

Household items with lithium-ion batteries include:
-Electric/hybrid vehicles
-Electric bikes/scooters
-Wheelchairs
-Home alarms
-Power banks/stations
-Drones
-Power tool batteries
-Game controllers
-Digital cameras
-Headphones, cell phones, laptops, tablets, calculators
-Vaping devices

Individuals can protect themselves by:
-If you hear a popping or hissing noise, or see smoke or fire:

-Do NOT attempt to extinguish the fire
-Leave the area immediately
-Move upwind at least 330 feet away
-Call 911

Avoid touching fire-damaged products containing lithium-ion batteries—they can still ignite. For more information about recovery resources, visit Recovery.LACounty.Gov/.

By Trevor

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