Indian Journalist Dies in Harlem Fire Sparked by Lithium-Ion Battery

The tragic incident injured 17 others and underscores the growing concern over lithium-ion battery safety.

A 27-year-old Indian journalist, Fazil Khan, died in a fire in Harlem, New York, caused by a lithium-ion battery.
The fire injured 17 others and displaced dozens, prompting dramatic rescues.
Khan was a data journalist at The Hechinger Report and an alumnus of Columbia Journalism School.
Lithium-ion batteries have been identified as a leading cause of fires in New York City, with 267 fires and 18 deaths in 2023.
Officials urge caution and regulation regarding lithium-ion battery devices to prevent further incidents.