Electric Scooter Blaze Rips Through London Flat
Part of a four-room flat on the first floor went up in flames overnight. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the blaze.
Faulty Scooter Battery to Blame
The fire is believed to have started from an electric scooter’s lithium-ion battery. These batteries can be risky if the wrong charger is used.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Lithium-ion batteries, which are often used for e-bikes and scooters, can fail if incorrect chargers are used. Always use the correct charger from a reputable seller.”
“Batteries can get warm during use, so let them cool before charging. Charge only on hard, flat surfaces to avoid overheating.”
“Also, fit smoke alarms where e-bikes or e-scooters charge and test them regularly.”
Firefighters Race to Scene
The Brigade was called at 2:24am, bringing the fire under control by 4:13am. Two fire engines and around 10 firefighters from Wimbledon and Tooting stations tackled the flames.
