# Fire Hazard on The No Agenda Show Fire Hazard comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2015 to February 2026. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** December 2015 – February 2026 - **Related topics:** [Lithium-ion Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium-ion-battery.md), [Seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [Tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Battery Recall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-recall.md), [Bird Bikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-bikes.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Christmas Gifts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas-gifts.md), [Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumer-product-safety-commission.md), [E-scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-scooters.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Green Mountain Transit Electric Bus Battery Recall - **Episode:** [1839: Feces Thesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1839-feces-thesis.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-01 - **Time:** 2:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1839-feces-thesis/chapter/green-mountain-transit-electric-bus-battery-recall.md Green Mountain Transit in Vermont removed five new Flyer electric buses from service following a battery recall due to fire hazards. The buses, which are less than a year old, currently sit idle in the snow because they require temperatures of at least 41 degrees to charge. Local agencies are sharing resources to maintain transit schedules during the subfreezing winter weather. Keywords: green mountain transit, [vermont](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vermont.md), electric buses, new flyer, [battery recall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-recall.md), [fire hazard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fire-hazard.md) ### Hoverboard Fire Hazards, Marijuana Stocking Stuffers - **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-25 - **Time:** 29:07–32:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/hoverboard-fire-hazards-marijuana-stocking-stuffers.md The hosts discuss holiday safety, specifically the risk of hoverboards catching fire when parked under Christmas trees. They also reference a news report from Seattle regarding the popularity of marijuana as a stocking stuffer, including an $80 "comically large joint" that has become a top seller at local dispensaries. Keywords: hoverboards, [fire hazard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fire-hazard.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [christmas gifts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas-gifts.md), pot shop ### Hazardous Waste and Exploding EV Batteries at Will Rogers Beach - **Episode:** [1741: Nurse Injector](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-23 - **Time:** 2:43:36–2:46:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector/chapter/hazardous-waste-and-exploding-ev-batteries-at-will-rogers-beach.md Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles has been converted into a sorting ground for hazardous waste following recent wildfires. EPA officials warned that incinerated lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles like Teslas act as "unexploded ordnance," with the potential to reignite or explode months after being damaged by heat. Local residents have protested the use of the iconic beach for waste processing. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), lithium ion batteries, [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), la fires, hazardous waste, baywatch ### Electric Vehicle Fires Caused by Saltwater Flooding - **Episode:** [1493: Maiden America](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1493-maiden-america.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-09 - **Time:** 2:05:03–2:09:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1493-maiden-america/chapter/electric-vehicle-fires-caused-by-saltwater-flooding.md Florida State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis issued warnings about electric vehicles catching fire after being submerged in saltwater during Hurricane Ian. The salt causes corrosion and short circuits in lithium-ion batteries, leading to fires that are difficult to extinguish and can reignite. Owners are being urged to move flooded EVs out of garages to prevent house fires, raising questions about the long-term viability of EV technology in flood-prone regions. Keywords: [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [lithium-ion battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium-ion-battery.md), saltwater, [fire hazard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fire-hazard.md) ### Electric Scooter Safety, Lithium-Ion Battery Risks - **Episode:** [1089: Puppet Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-26 - **Time:** 35:29–37:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth/chapter/electric-scooter-safety-lithium-ion-battery-risks.md The rapid proliferation of electric rental scooters like Bird bikes raises concerns about the safety of large lithium-ion batteries. Speculation is made regarding the potential for these devices to malfunction or be used as improvised hazards due to their high-impact vulnerability. Keywords: [e-scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-scooters.md), [bird bikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-bikes.md), [lithium-ion batteries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium-ion-batteries.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), fire hazards ### Civic Incompetence, Gas Line Hazards - **Episode:** [972: Menprovement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/972-menprovement.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-12 - **Time:** 10:25–15:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/972-menprovement/chapter/civic-incompetence-gas-line-hazards.md A critique of emergency management highlights the failure to shut off the power grid and gas lines in burning neighborhoods, which exacerbated the fires. Reports indicate gas was pouring out of destroyed homes at full tilt, creating massive flames while residents struggled with electric garage doors that would not open during power outages. Keywords: [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), gas lines, fire hazards, civic incompetence, [emergency management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-management.md) ### Hoverboards, Emergency Room Injuries and Head Trauma - **Episode:** [790: Climate Disobedience](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/790-climate-disobedience.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-14 - **Time:** 1:52:40–1:54:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/790-climate-disobedience/chapter/hoverboards-emergency-room-injuries-and-head-trauma.md An emergency room doctor in Austin reports that hoverboards have become the number one cause of injury in local ERs. While media coverage has focused on the devices catching fire, the primary medical concern is massive head trauma and broken bones from falls. The doctor warns parents against purchasing the devices due to the high risk of severe facial and cranial injuries. Keywords: hoverboards, [emergency room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-room.md), head trauma, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [injuries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/injuries.md), [fire hazard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fire-hazard.md) ### Hoverboard Fires, Lithium-Ion Battery Safety - **Episode:** [780: Dustbin of History](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/780-dustbin-of-history.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-10 - **Time:** 2:40:10–2:44:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/780-dustbin-of-history/chapter/hoverboard-fires-lithium-ion-battery-safety.md The Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating a series of fires involving hoverboards, which are attributed to cheap lithium-ion batteries made in China. Reports of boards exploding or catching fire have emerged from Seattle, Houston, and Alabama. 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