Sussa Mgt/Shutterstock Lithium-ion batteries contain volatile electrolytes that make them susceptible to catching on fire, even in an underwater drone. On February 4, 2026, a 12-foot-long underwater drone caught fire while it was being transported on a trailer along Route 24 in Tiverton, Rhode Island. The drone was described as containing a “large amount” of lithium-ion batteries, and the situation necessitated a hazmat team from the Department of Environmental Management to contain...