The deadly fire stemmed from the batteries used for e-scooters and e-bikes, the FDNY tweeted hours after the blaze. Photos show at least three of the motorized devices at and near the scene, one of…
and her father’s girlfriend – as well as three dogs – was sparked by lithium-ion batteries on an e-scooter or e-bike, fire officials said.
The girl and her father were rushed to Harlem Hospital, where the child succumbed to her injuries and the man remains in critical condition Thursday morning, police said. The deadly fire stemmed from the batteries used for e-scooters and e-bikes, A charred e-bike can be seen at the scene where an early Wednesday blaze killed a 5-year-old girl, her dad’s girlfriend and three dogs.Robert Mecea
Fire marshals have seen an uptick in the amount of lithium-ion battery incidents this year so far, with 121 investigations through Wednesday – compared to 104 in all of 2021.
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