INDIANA – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years, has announced that this year’s theme will address the growing fire risk associated with lithium-ion batteries.

Fire Prevention Week, running from October 5 to 11, 2025, will be themed “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”

Lithium-ion batteries power nearly all modern household electronics, including smartphones, laptops, e-cigarettes, and power tools. While largely safe, if damaged or misused, these batteries can overheat, leading to fires or explosions.

“Lithium-ion batteries are powerful, convenient, and they’re just about everywhere,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “Making sure the public kn

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