Lithium-ion battery fire warning

Lithium battery explodes in London house

Narrow escape during first-time testing of a brand-new eFoil: Saltwater intrusion via a manufacturing defect flooded the lithium-ion battery internally, rapidly leading to smoke emission. Crew acted decisively, rushing the unit to shore and isolating it in the safest available location to prevent ignition—ensuring no injuries or vessel damage occurred. ​ Lithium battery fires are notoriously difficult to extinguish, especially in marine environments where saltwater accelerates thermal runaway ri