Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny, electrically charged particles that flow through the circuit and between ...

A cordless drill battery charger that overheated on Sunday caused a fire that resulted in $50,000 in damage, according to ...

West Metro Fire Rescue (WMFR) is urging residents to be careful with their lithium-ion battery-powered devices after a ...