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There are batteries today that cannot catch fire, even if you drive nails through the cells. In a couple of years the batteries that might catch fire if damaged will be eliminated from production.
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I spent several years working as a forklift technician, specialising in electric/electronic forklifts. It always amazed me when the highly flammable battery banks, made up of individual cells to give the 48 volt (standard on most units) would be repaired by someone from century batteries (or another mob I can't remember) and they'd pull the dead individual cells out, slip another cell in it's place then proceed to connect it to the bank with lead straps and an oxy/acetylene torch. The gasses are highly explosive but they'd throw a blanket across the top and get to their job. It was always a risky procedure but I never saw an accident. Still it's not something I wanted to do on a regular basis but I had to do it a few times.
No different to people smoking while standing over their car battery while it's charging up, not a recommended practice.
I've had my share of broken bones (more than my share) and scars from motorbike accidents but I'd still love another one, I've also lost numerous friends over the years, mostly not their faults.
Today I'd settle for roller blades since I can't get a new master cylinder here for my car today (or this week probably) and the current unit is leaking at the booster and the registration is due today. It won't pass the inspection with a leaky brake master cylinder.