What causes a lithium fire? That dangerous?
A lithium fire spreads extremely quickly and cannot be extinguished with standard equipment. That is why a Li-Ion fire extinguisher is not a luxury, but a necessity.
- Temperatures exceeding 1,000°C
- Self-sustaining chemical reaction (thermal runaway)
- Difficult to extinguish using traditional methods
- High risk of reignition
- Toxic smoke and gases
Within a few minutes, a small fire can escalate into an uncontrollable situation.