Firefighters rescued three people from a lithium-ion battery fire in Midwood, with one victim suffering burn injuries after jumping from the building.
Chief Fire Marshal mentioned significant fire damage due to an e-bike fire, leading to challenges in removing victims; one was in critical condition.
Lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters can cause destructive fires, with past incidents resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Firefighters deployed multiple hoses to control the fire caused by lithium-ion batteries, a hazard prone to overheating and explosion.
Hazmat squad removed hazardous e-bikes from the scene as the fire marshal investigates the cause, requesting a structural inspection post-incident.
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