Fire chiefs blame e-bike battery for devastating house fire

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 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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