A fire sparked by a malfunctioning e-scooter battery forced a man to escape through a first-floor window. The fire broke out at a flat on Noel Road, Acton. The initial blaze blocked the primary exit, but five occupants evacuated before fire services arrived. One man was hospitalized for precautionary reasons. The London Fire Brigade responded quickly, highlighting the risks of e-scooters and emphasizing storage safety protocols. E-scooters are frequently involved in fire incidents, occurring approximately every two days in London since 2023, marking an urgent safety concern.
A man was forced to jump from a first-floor window to escape a fire sparked by a charging e-scooter at a house converted into flats in Acton.
E-bikes and e-scooters are one of London's fastest-growing fire risks, with the Brigade responding to an incident involving one of the devices every two days since the start of 2023.
If you keep an e-bike or e-scooter indoors make sure it is never being stored or charged on an escape route, such as a hallway, by the front door or on or under a staircase.
The stark reality is that some of these vehicles are proving to be incredibly dangerous and are at greater risk of malfunctioning, particularly if they've been modified or fitted with second-hand products.
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