What is passive fire protection? Sealing the gaps fire travels through
Passive fire protection is the part of a building that slows fire without anyone pressing a button. Fire-resistant walls, floors […]
Why an ordinary extinguisher may not be enough for a lithium battery fire
An ordinary extinguisher may not be enough because a lithium-ion battery in thermal runaway makes its own heat inside the
Your fire season just doubled. Here is what that means for your farm
Most farmers in the Western Cape have spent years planning around a four-month fire season. Roughly summer, roughly the dry
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in South Africa: What Every Business Needs to Know in 2026
South Africa is in the middle of a battery revolution. Solar installations with lithium-ion storage are appearing on rooftops across
A Brutal Fire Season: Pushing Communities to Limits
The 2025/26 fire season in South Africa’s Western Cape is one of the worst in recent years. Premier Alan Winde
The Growing Threat of Electric Vehicle Fires: What You Need to Know
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly common as the world embraces cleaner transportation. While EVs offer many environmental benefits, they
FlameBlock Lithium Black vs Vermiculite
Lithium Black does not use vermiculite. Instead, it employs a specific combination of minerals and salts tailored to lithium-ion battery
The Hidden Danger in Your Pocket: The Tragic Reality of Lithium Battery Fires
Do you know that lithium batteries are everywhere? They power your laptop, your cell phone, your electric toothbrush, and even
EXTINGUISH LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES FAST WITH FLAMEBLOCK LITHIUM BLACK
Advanced Fire Suppression for Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Runaway Lithium-ion battery fires present a significant hazard due to their high energy
FlameBlock: Essential Fire Protection for Battery Energy Storage Systems
As battery technology advances, large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) play a critical role in powering homes, commercial buildings, and