FDNY reports progress in fighting lithium-ion battery fires in 2024.
File photo by Lloyd Mitchell.
FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker revealed that New York’s Bravest are successfully combating fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries — leading to a dramatic 67% decrease in fatalities linked to the fire-inducing devices in just one year.
In 2024, the city recorded six deaths attributed to lithium-ion battery incidents, a drop from 18 fatalities reported in 2023.
Tucker emphasized the fact that overall fire-related fatalities have decreased by 25%, highlighting that “one death is too many, but this progress is the result of enhanced public education, inspection efforts, and greater community engagement.”
“While the FDNY faced increases in both fire and emergency…
