Hundreds of e-scooters and e-bikes are catching fire in Australian homes, and firefighters fear without better education and stringent regulations, things could turn fatal.
. A man in his 40s was sent to hospital in a serious condition and a woman and two children were also hospitalised for smoke inhalation.
Peter Bourke from Bicycle Industries Australia said the growth in light electric vehicles had been huge, and he expected the growth to continue. "There is very good quality product being sold through reputable outlets and we want to make sure that as we move forward, the legislation supports the use of these bikes and scooters because we know it has a positive impact."In a statement, the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council told 7.30 that fires involving lithium-ion batteries were particularly challenging for firefighters due to the nature of the risks and hazards they posed.
"Unfortunately, in overseas circumstances, and particularly in New York, we've seen fires where people have been trapped in their apartment from an e-bike on fire, and firefighters have had to scale the outside of the building to rescue people," he said. "As of today [November 14], we've already identified 140 injuries and 191 fires attributed to lithium-ion batteries. Tragically, these fires have also led to six fatalities."[In 2022] we have experienced as many injuries, deaths, and overall fires involving lithium-ion batteries as we have from the previous three years combined."
"The growth in electric vehicles is not just a USA phenomenon, it's a phenomenon worldwide," he told 7.30.
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