E-bike battery triggers fire in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City – Four people were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out on Wednesday in a Salt Lake City skyscraper on Wednesday.

Brandt Hancuff, Captain by Salt Lake City, said that his agency had received several calls for smoke in a residential building in 245 S. Street in Salt Lake City.

When firefighters came to the scene, strong smoke reported in the stairwell of the building.

Hancuff said they could delete the fire quickly.

The cause of the fire is connected to an e-bike battery that spontaneously lit, said Hancuff.

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Four residents who inhaled smoke during the evacuation process were treated on site for smoke inhalation.

Why e-bike batteries catch fire

Most e-bikes are driven by lithium-ion batteries that can catch or explode if they are damaged. Change a lithium-ion battery or the purchase of a fake can also lead to security problems.

Since 2022, at least five fires have been started in Utah with a faulty lithium-ion battery. In two cases, the batteries have powered e-bikes. The other hoverboards, e-scooters and e-skateboards.

A lithium-ion battery overloaded is possible and can lead to a malfunction or fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, physical or electrical damage, exposure to extreme temperatures and product errors can lead to lithium-ion batteries.

The NFPA also warned the e-bike users that incorrect chargers, improper loading practices and overloaded electrical circuits can also lead to lithium-ion battery lords.

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