Data · 11 May 2026 · Circular Online

UK fire services attend a lithium-ion fire every five hours

Freedom of Information data gathered by insurer QBE shows 1,760 battery-linked fires in 2025, or 4.8 a day. That is a 147% rise in three years. 23% of the fires were in commercial premises.

What it means for youAlmost one in four battery fires happens at work. Charging areas and battery rooms belong in your fire risk assessment.
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