www.islingtongazette.co.uk1 day agoLondon'Catastrophic' e-bike battery failure sparks blazeFailure of e-bike battery sparked fire in a flat, stressing importance of safety measures for charging and storing e-bikes. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk2 months agoLondonDog rescued from Croydon flat in fire caused by e-bikeE-bikes and e-scooters pose fire risks in London Importance of safely storing and charging e-bikes and e-scooters [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk2 months agoLondonE-bike exploded on high street 'producing jets of flame hot enough to melt through metal'E-bike in London exploded with jets of flame hot enough to melt metal London Fire Brigade warns of dangers from converted e-bikes and e-scooters [ more ]
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk2 months agoLondonCause of major fire at scrap metal recycling site confirmedLithium batteries can cause fires if not disposed of properly. They should not be placed in regular bins. Batteries can pose fire risks when overcharged, short-circuited, or damaged, highlighting the importance of proper disposal. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk2 months agoLondonBarnet Council fears new national cladding crisis as it sounds alarm over UVPC on housesBarnet Council is facing a cladding crisis impacting more than 400 residents with bills up to 23,000. UPVC cladding identified as a fire risk spread a blaze quickly through homes in Moss Hall Grove, prompting a national cladding issue alert. [ more ]