Fire Safety for Warehouses and Factories with Forklift Fire Blankets

Electric Forklifts are becoming more and more common in warehouses, factories, and logistics hubs. And honestly, it’s easy to see why. They come with a bunch of benefits that make them a great choice for indoor use. Electric Forklifts are emission free, quiet, have lower operating costs and are agile: most of them have a compact build an small turning radius, making them ideal for tight spaces. But — and this is important — there’s one big risk that often gets overlooked.

The hidden risk of lithium batteries

Like many electric vehicles, electric forklifts usually run on lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are very efficient, but they also come with a risk of fire. When something goes wrong in the battery — whether it’s due to overheating, damage, or a short circuit — a lithium battery can catch fire. And once that happens, we are not talking about your average fire.

A lithium-ion battery fire burns at extremely high temperatures and cannot be extinguished simply with water. In fact, the fire can even reignite again after it appears to be put out. This is why if a lithium battery fire breaks out inside your warehouse or storage area, it could do some serious damage to your stock, racking and equipment. But most importantly, it could be a great danger to your people.

How to fight electric vehicle fires in warehouses and storage areas?

First off all, prevention is key for Fire Safety for warehouses. You should make sure you check your electric forklifts and other electric vehicles regularly Proper battery charging can help reduce risk of thermal runaway or battery malfunction. Second of all, it helps to store your forklifts in a designated fire-safe area, away from flammable materials and people.

However, you can never fully prevent an electric vehicle fire. That is why you should also be prepared for a possible EV Fire in your warehouse or storage facility. That is where we come in.

Meet the Ultimate Forklift Fire Blanket

The Ultimate Forklift Fire Blanket is designed to contain and control fires caused by (lithium) battery-powered forklifts. Built to handle extreme heat, it can withstand peak temperatures of up to 1600°C (2900°F) and hold out at 1200°C (2200°F) for over 50 hours. That matters — because lithium battery fires can keep burning much longer than traditional ones.

Containing a forklift fire quickly helps prevent flames from spreading, buying valuable time for evacuation or professional firefighting teams to arrive.

Here’s what makes our Forklift Fire blankets a smart safety investment:

• Made of premium-grade silica material that won’t catch fire during use.
• Tested to the highest safety standards: ISO EN 13501-1 (A1 fire class), NFPA 701, and ASTM D6413.
• Easy to deploy with just two people – the color-coded loops make it quick and intuitive.
• Comes with training support, including an instructional video and the option for hands-on guidance from Fire Isolator.
• Reusable and easy to clean after deployment.
• Reduces oxygen flow, which helps slow down and control the fire.
• Limits collateral damage to nearby goods, walls, and equipment.

Not one-size-fits-all — and that’s a good thing

We offer our Forklift Fire Blankets for Fire Safety for Warehouses in standard sizes like 5×5 meters and 7×7 meters, which are suitable for most warehouse forklifts. But if you’re working with larger or uniquely shaped machines, custom sizes are no problem for us.

We can also produce our Forklift Fire blanket in different materials to fit your needs and budget:

• Ultimate Fire Blanket: Our most sold blanket, built for maximum durability and reusability.
• Ultra Fire Blanket: A heavier, stronger option that can be used up to 30 times — perfect for sites with multiple forklifts or higher fire risk.
• Econ Fire Blanket: A more affordable, one-time-use option. Ideal as a backup solution or for facilities with limited fire risk.

About Fire Isolator

FIRE⚡️ISOLATOR is an ISO9001-certified company from the Netherlands. We are part of the larger Heijboer Group, which has operated worldwide for more than 40 years in safety products and safety signage in all sectors. As with all other products and services produced by this ISO9001 certified group, our goal with Fire Isolator is to provide the highest quality, transparent and sustainable solution for keeping electrical car fires manageable.

The Fire Isolator concept consists of more than fire blankets. We offer a range of products that are proven many times in live tests all over the world, that deliver the best results when used together. Check out all our other fire safety products here.

More questions about our Forklift Fire Blankets, Fire Safety for Warehouses or other products? Please feel free to contact us or use the chat. We are always happy to help!