A Queens e-bike shop went up in flames overnight Wednesday, a New York City fire official said. It's the second time there's been a fire at the shop.
NEW YORK -- A Queens e-bike shop went up in flames overnight Wednesday, a New York City fire official said. Investigators suspect the fire started at around 2:30 a.m. when a lithium-ion battery exploded at the shop on Jamaica Avenue in the Richmond Hill section. Video shows a pile of scorched and twisted bikes in the aftermath of the fire. 'This is not the first incident at this particular establishment ,' said FDNY Deputy Chief George Healy. 'It was very similar.
The New York City Department of Buildings is also investigating to determine if people who live in the surrounding buildings can return to their apartments. An illegal basement apartment was also found connected to the business, DOB said. One firefighter was hospitalized with minor injuries.Over 100 battery fires in NYC in 2024Lithium-ion batteries have been blamed for numerous fires in New York City. The FDNY said it has investigated over 100 lithium-ion battery fires in 2024 so far.
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