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Warning after home and car wrecked by e-bike battery fire
Firefighters are warning people to beware of faulty batteries after an e-bike burst into flames in Sydney, burning out a garage and a car in the process.
A man was forced to jump to safety from the second floor balcony of a building at Eastgardens in the city's east after the fire broke out last night.
Fourteen Fire and Rescue NSW trucks rushed to the fire in Mathewson Street at 8pm.
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All residents made it safely out of the home, including a male who jumped from a second-storey balcony.
No-one was injured.
Fire investigators believe a faulty lithium-ion battery on the bike exploded.
Hazardous Materials firefighters also removed other lithium-ion batteries from the house which they said are at risk of igniting or exploding, they said.
FRNSW warned faulty or over-charged Lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous.
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"They can off-gas and explode, causing intense fires that are extremely difficult to extinguish and are at risk of re-igniting," FRNSW said in a statement.
"FRNSW advises the public to always stick to reputable and compatible lithium-ion battery brands,
"Avoid over-charging and charging devices whilst you're asleep or away from home."
They also reminded people to have a working smoke alarm.
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