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‘Almost One Fire Each Day’: Victorian Firefighters Warn About Lithium Batteries in E-Scooters

Energy Safe Victoria is investigating after two people were injured in a South Melbourne apartment fire sparked by ‘unsafe e-scooter charging.’
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‘Almost One Fire Each Day’: Victorian Firefighters Warn About Lithium Batteries in E-Scooters
Hire e-scooters are lined up in Melbourne's central business district (CBD) on August 13, 2024. Melbourne has become the latest city to announce a ban on rental e-scooters, abruptly moving to end a trial contract with two firms after a community revolt. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Victorian firefighters are warning about the dangers of lithium batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters following a recent Melbourne fire.

Fire Rescue Victoria revealed they are regularly being called out to fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]