This danger is also very real (with greater heat intensity)for L-ion batteries in electric cars.
Apartment dwellers have a real problem here as to my knowledge, underground carparks are unable to safely contain these fires. In recent discussions with Architects who work in this area they have mentioned this – and there appears to be very little media on this issue.
The public would appear uninformed. The consequences to persons living in a single dwelling with a downstairs carpark that houses an Electric car and charging station would also appear to be fatal.
I recall there was a recent EV battery fire in an outside carpark adjacent to Sydney airport control tower that consumed three ? adjacent vehicles. The firefighters on this site responded very quickly but could not effectively control the fire.
I would appreciate any comments.