FOI Request 2317

Subject: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

Status: In Progress

Date received: March 2026

Question Asked:

1. What is the total number of fires related to lithium-ion batteries dealt with by your fire service over the past three years? (Broken down by years 2023, 2024, 2025)

2. If possible, please also provide the total number for lithium-ion battery fires that involved each of the following (broken down by years 2023, 2024, 2025):

• Smartphone

• Laptop

• Tablet

• Vape/e-cigarette

• E-bike

• E-scooter

• Electric car

• Electric mobility scooter

• Other

3. As a comparative, what is the total number of fires of all types dealt with by your fire service over the past three years? (Broken down by years 2023, 2024, 2025)

4. What is the total number of fires related to lithium-ion batteries and dealt with by your fire service that were recorded specifically at waste centres over the past three years? (Broken down by years 2023, 2024, 2025)

Our Response:

This Freedom of Information Request is currently in progress.

Outcome:

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