E-bike battery explosion causes fire that rips through home [Video]

By Adam Dutton via SWNS

Fire chiefs have blamed an exploding e-bike battery for a devastating blaze that tore through a house.

One person was saved when flames engulfed the property in Leicester on Saturday (28/9) night.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service say a lithium battery in the e-bike overheated and caused the blaze.

Dramatic pictures posted on Facebook show the charred remains of the bike and

staircase of the property.

The fire service said: “Green Watch attended a house fire involving an e-bike which was on charge.

“One person was successfully rescued from the first floor. Great team work alongside colleagues from Western, Eastern and Wigston stations.

“It takes seconds for a lithium-ion battery fire to spread.”

The fire service reminded e-bike owners to use the correct charger, never leave the device unattended and allow the battery to cool before charging.

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