A man has suffered burns to his arm and leg after a fire involving an e-bike at a property in North St Marys, in Sydney's west.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called just after 4.00am this morning following a Triple Zero call reporting a fire and explosions at a property in Glossop Street.
Firefighter Response
On arrival, firefighters found an e-bike alight, with a man nearby suffering burn. Crews quickly extinguished the fire before removing the bike's lithium-ion battery and submerging it in water to prevent reignition.
The man was initially treated by firefighters at the scene prior to the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics. He was later transported to hospital. Investigations are underway into the cause of the fire, including whether the e-bike had been modified.
Battery Safety Tips
FRNSW urges the community to make sure they shop, charge and recycle lithium-ion battery products safely:
- Never charge in exits or anywhere that would prevent you from escaping in the event of a fire
- Install active smoke alarms in your home/garage
- Always buy reputable lithium-ion battery brands and never ‘mix and match’ components
- Don’t leave devices charging in bedrooms or on beds, sofas or around highly flammable materials
- Try to charge devices outside if possible
- Beware of cheap, substandard lithium-ion battery-powered devices
- Avoid dropping, crushing or piercing battery cells
- If lithium-ion batteries are damaged or compromised, dispose of them properly
- Don’t throw them out in the rubbish, they can start garbage truck or rubbish tip fires when compacted
- Contact your local, approved recycling centre for disposal advice
- Store batteries and devices in a cool, dry area, away from combustible materials
- Ensure you have a home evacuation plan in the event of fire.
