E-book: Lithium-Ion batteries. A guide to the fire risk that isn’t going away but can be managed. An e-book from IFSEC Insider and in association with Firechief® Global Lithium-ion batteries feature in almost every part of our lives powering smart phones, laptops and electric vehicles. However, they also represent a serious fire risk. In the UK, In 2023, there were 338 fires caused by e-bikes and e-scooters.