A recent report from the London Fire Brigade once again highlights potential risks of lithium-ion batteries being charged using incorrect and unofficial chargers following a fire at a house converted into flats at Streatham Hill, in September 2022.
damages due to fire
A communal area on the ground floor of the building was destroyed by fire. Most of the first-floor communal area was also damaged by the blaze.
Firefighters used a short extension ladder to assist a woman from a flat roof to ground level. A further man and two children were also assisted to ground level. A woman was taken to hospital.
lithium-ion batteries
Even when taking precautions with lithium-ion batteries it is also sensible to have the correct fire extinguisher nearby and in serviceable condition.
This is especially true in shared housing or flats etc, where there are a higher number of high-powered lithium-ion devices such as e-bikes, e-scooters, laptops, etc belonging to tenants.
