World NewsLithium Battery Explodes Into Flames at Sydney Backpacker HostelFire and Rescue NSW have released safety advice on lithium-ion batteries.SaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintAn image showing fire after a lithium battery was said to explode at a Sydney hostel Courtesy of Fire and Rescue NSWMonica O’Shea10/4/2023|Updated: 10/4/20230:00X 1A lithium-ion battery suspected to be part of an e-bike has exploded inside a Mad Monkey hostel in the Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst.Seventy people were forced to evacuate the building, and streets nearby were shut down during the emergency response.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.