Mitigating fire risks

With more people spending time outdoors it seems that fires from batteries could become a big problem.

I don't want to have a battery go crazy on me and explode on me.

Is there any practical way to mitigate this?

I can't really think of anything but it's something I wanted to avoid.

Obviously, a fire extinguisher would really help but my concern is being away from my truck/gear and something going wrong while I'm out in the woods.

I admit I have a bit of PTSD here now because I was involved in CO and CA fires and narrowly avoided any damage but I don't want to tempt fate.

 

Fuses. Another big issue is your exhaust and tall dried grass.

 

I'd be more concerned about dragging chains and the exhaust pipe than a battery exploding. Other than Telsa Batteries I've not heard
of any recent fires started by batteries.

 

Hot exhaust on dry grass is the main way trucks start wildfires.

Carry a fire extinguisher and if you don’t have abunch of aftermarket electrical stuff I wouldn’t think twice about the battery.

 

I truly don't understand your question.
Batteries don't "explode" unless you do something bad.
Why would now be a time when more people are outdoors? The only way< I guess, is to not have anything battery powered.

 

When a Li-ion battery fails it fails in a catastrophic manner. Specifically, it becomes a self-sustaining fire. An ABC fire extinguisher can not stop it. The exothermic reaction (fire) must be smothered with sand. The manufacturers have installed many safe-guards into the battery's PCB and firmware to help prevent these events.

Basic Lead-acid batteries don't burn. Although, the H2 expelled by the chemical reaction during charging is explosive.

If your really concerned about a Li-ion battery, then don't submerge it and only charge it using it's specific charger. Only use the tool that the L-ion battery fits to discharge it. Don't begin jury rigging some kafungabunga bodge.......its a path to trouble.

 

I know the Chevy Bolts were/are having issues with battery fires. I’ve not heard of a typical lead-acid or AGM batteries having such issues.

I carry a small fire extinguisher in all my vehicles and generally have a shovel with me when I’m off-roading.

My power tools use Li-on Batteries but if used properly I don’t expect to have any issues with them.

I think you may be worrying about something which has a very slim chance of actually happening.

 

Tall grass is a big one, I'm always careful of where I park.

Automotive batteries rarely catch fire. Usually its a problem like overcharging or a very old and leaky battery that causes fires

 

Pretty sure you don't have anything to worry about.

Don't leave food in your truck. You don't want grizz to rip the doors off, trying to get the Krispy Kremes.

 

If you are talking about lipo batteries for your tools and tech gear, you can buy lipo storage bags from Amazon.
They are fire and lipo battery explosion proof. Some of the RC race folks use those.

If you you are talking about your car battery, you can buy an NHRA approved battery box and install that into your Tacoma and place your battery inside of the box.