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Video Captures Multiple Battery Explosions at South Korean Plant

Watch the dramatic footage capturing the moment the battery packs caught fire.

Maria Guerra, Senior Editor-Battery Technology

June 28, 2024

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Illustration of a burning lithium-ion batteryankomando/iStock / Getty Images Plus

A catastrophic fire at a lithium battery factory in Hwaseong, South Korea, has amplified public anxiety about the safety of lithium-ion batteries, posing a significant challenge for the industry. The blaze, which broke out on Monday, June 24, resulted in the tragic death of 22 people and emphasized the critical need for better safety protocols.

The cause of the fire at the Aricell factory remains uncertain. However, video footage released afterward shows containers, presumably filled with lithium-ion battery cells, suddenly emitting white smoke before igniting into fierce flames. Watch the dramatic footage posted by the New York Post on YouTube.

About the Author

Maria Guerra

Senior Editor-Battery Technology, Informa Markets Engineering

Battery Technology Senior Editor Maria L. Guerra is an electrical engineer with a background in Oil & Gas consulting and experience as a Power/Analog Editor for Electronic Design.  Maria graduated from NYU Tandon School of Engineering with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE). She combines her technical expertise with her knack for writing. 

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