[header] How to put out a cell phone fire [title] Know how to recognize a cell phone fire. [step] Most cell phone fires are caused by what's known as " thermal runaway " in the lithium-ion battery cell. When this happens, the first thing you're likely to notice is dense, black smoke accompanied by a distinct burning odor.
[header] How to put out a cell phone fire [title] Know how to recognize a cell phone fire. [step] Most cell phone fires are caused by what's known as " thermal runaway " in the lithium-ion battery cell. When this happens, the first thing you're likely to notice is dense, black smoke accompanied by a distinct burning odor.
When smoke on the device heats up, it has basically become a fire in the cell phone's battery, and the charger will jolt, unlike when the battery simply stops working. [title] Determine if your battery was reduced or suspended. [substeps] It may take several days or weeks for a smoke signature to become apparent. An infrared or thermal sparking solution is suspected to be a source of energy. For a cell phone fire, however, this dissolves quickly and does not immediately manifest as an emergency. Keep an eye out for any smoke marks visible on the ground. The battery itself will then ignite, often emitting small white flames or a faint reddish glow. [substeps] You may also hear a loud popping or sizzling sound as the chemical-infused metals in the battery continue to burn.