Fire Fury in Bethnal Green Flat Sparks Massive Rescue – Lithium Battery Blamed!
Blaze Rocks Cornwall Avenue Block
A fierce fire ripped through a block of flats on Cornwall Avenue, Bethnal Green, late Tuesday night, April 9. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) believes the blaze was sparked by a lithium-ion battery from an e-bike or e-scooter.
The inferno broke out just before 11:40pm, triggering a massive emergency response. Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters from 123 praised emergency crews and reaffirmed the borough’s commitment to fire safety through the #ChargeSafe campaign.
“We’ve halved the number of e-bike battery-related fires in the borough, but more needs to be done. If you use one, follow the guidance to protect yourself and others.”
Emergency Timeline
- Call received: 11:38pm
- 36 emergency calls: handled by Brigade Control
- Fire under control: 1:05am
- Fire survival advice: given to three residents while awaiting rescue
Residents affected by the blaze continue to receive support from emergency teams and Tower Hamlets Council.
For vital fire safety tips on e-bikes and e-scooters, check out the London Fire Brigade’s #ChargeSafe campaign page.
