United Kingdom, August 1:슬롯 머신 사이트 추천A flat has been destroyed by a fire caused by an e-bike battery which overheated when it was on charge in Newcastle, UK. According to multiple reports, on July 11th, firefighters from Newcastle Central Community Fire Station responded to a blaze at a flat in Elswick, suspected to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery on an e-bike overheating and catching fire while charging. Fortunately, the occupant was not present then, and슬롯 머신 사이트 추천the fire did not spread past the flat. Hence, no injuries were reported.

Shocking images from the blaze show the wall of the property absolutely decimated and burnt with the plugs and carpet left슬롯 머신 사이트 추천burnt in its aftermath. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service슬롯 머신 사이트 추천슬롯 머신 사이트 추천(TWFRS) said the blaze should be a harrowing warning to e-bike and scooter owners. The lithium battery from one of the vehicles overheated in a bedroom and sparked an ignition. A similar incident was reported in North Ormesby, near Middlesbrough, involving an e-bike catching fire during charging.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Fire Brigades Union Strike: Firefighters Across United Kingdom Vote To Strike Over Pay Dispute.

Fire Service Issues Warning After E-bike Battery Explosion

In a tragic incident earlier in July in Cambridge, a mother and her two children lost their lives in a house fire believed to have been caused by an e-bike battery. Gemma Germeney, 31, lost her life alongside son Oliver Peden, four, and Lilly Peden, eight, in the blaze, likely also caused by an e-bike charging. In response to these incidents,슬롯 머신 사이트 추천TWFRS has issued a warning to raise awareness of the potential dangers of e-bike and e-scooter batteries.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천King Charles III Crowned King of United Kingdom at Westminster Abbey in First UK Coronation Since 1953 (See Pics and Videos).

Station manager Graeme MacDonald emphasised the importance of working smoke alarms and cautioned against leaving batteries to charge unattended or overnight. TWFRS also provided a checklist for users to monitor the condition of their batteries, including checking for signs of overheating, leakage, unusual behaviour, and warping. Additionally, users are advised to be observant of the battery's charging patterns and to address any abnormalities promptly.

The National Fire Chiefs Council is working on a national level to address the safety concerns posed by lithium-ion batteries and has echoed the advice of the TWFRS. As the popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters continues to grow, users must exercise caution and follow safety guidelines to prevent accidents and potential tragedies.

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