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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Safety tips for lithium-ion batteries after Pittsfield fire
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A large fire was put out at a homeless shelter in Pittsfield Wednesday night. Pittsfield police warn residents of retired officer impersonation scheme The Pittsfield Fire Department states that at 7:59 p.m. on Wednesday, crews were sent to 360 West Housatonic Street, Soldier On, for a reported building fire. When crews arrived, a large, open-air shed was fully on fire. The fire was put out within 30 minutes. The main Soldier On building nearby was damaged on the roof and some of the windows. The cause of the fire was determined to be a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery-powered E-Bike. The bike was found charging when it started a 'thermal runaway' of one or more Li-ion fuel cells. The fire then spread to the entire shed. No injuries were reported. Lithium-ion batteries can be found in many household items such as cell phones, laptops and tablets, watches, e-bikes, vape devices, electric vehicles, power tools, and many children's toys. These types of batteries are known for melting, catching fire, and even exploding sometimes. Lithium-ion batteries power everything from smartphones and laptops to scooters and electric vehicles, and they pack a lot of power into a small device. These products should be unplugged after they are finished charging to prevent a fire or explosion. To properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries, they can be brought to a household hazardous waste collection site or a battery recycling center such as Staples, Home Depot, and Lowe's. To find a location near you, visit Purchase and use devices that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Always follow the manufacturer's instructions Only use the battery and charging cord that is designed for the device Do not charge a device under your pillow, on your bed, or a couch Plug the charger directly into a wall outlet, not a power strip or extension cord Do not keep charging the device or device battery after it is fully charged Keep batteries at room temperature when possible Do not charge them at temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or above 105°F (40°C). Do not leave them in a hot car, in direct sunlight, or freezing temperatures Store batteries away from anything that can catch fire Store scooters and e-bikes outdoors if possible. If you must store them indoors, keep them away from doors, windows, and stairways Have working smoke alarms and a home escape plan that includes two ways out WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Edinburgh Reporter
27-04-2025
- Edinburgh Reporter
Ten e-bikes seized during police crackdown
Following complaints from local residents about antisocial behaviour and dangerous riding of E-Bikes in the Fountainpark and Dalry areas, police officers carried out high visibility patrols this week. During this Initiative a large number of riders were stopped and spoken to. A total of 10 bikes were seized for road traffic offences – no insurance, licence or crash helmets as well as red light offences. The riders have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Please be aware that if you own or ride an E-Bike that has a throttle it might be classed as a motor vehicle and you therefore need a licence, insurance and crash helmet.' Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
Bicyclist hospitalized after crash in Pinellas Park early Sunday morning: PPPD
The Brief A bicyclist was hospitalized after a crash in Pinellas Park early on Sunday morning, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department. Officers responded to the scene at about 2:43 a.m. to find the victim with life-threatening injuries. Investigators say the bicyclist attempted to cross Park Blvd. against the pedestrian control signal. PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - A bicyclist was hospitalized after a crash at the intersection of 49th Street N and Park Blvd. N, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department. Officers responded to the scene at about 2:43 a.m. to find the victim with life-threatening injuries. Authorities say the bicyclist was riding an E-Bike when they were hit by a 2014 red Chevrolet Equinox. READ: Grady Judd: 'Very violent' gang members, associates arrested in organized retail theft ring What we know The Chevrolet driver was heading westbound on Park Blvd. N and had a green light while approaching the intersection, according to police. That's when investigators say the bicyclist attempted to cross Park Blvd. against the pedestrian control signal. Police say the Chevrolet driver remained at the scene and is cooperating fully. What we don't know Police have not released an update on the condition of the injured bicyclist. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was provided by the Pinellas Park Police Department. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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‘Big old fireball': Owner of houseboat that erupted in flames speaks out
A St. Augustine man is talking only to Action News Jax after he lost his houseboat in a massive fire along Trout Creek. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Action News Jax Shanila Kabir spoke to the boat's owner and his family who believe the fire was caused by charging an E-Bike. The boater, Teddy Cline said he lived in that boat in St. Johns County for only a year before that fire destroyed the entire vessel. He said the fire was blocking the front door, so he had to jump out of a window, hop onto one of his smaller boats, and paddle towards shore. 'I had to paddle away from it because it began crackling and popping and then the whole boat exploded. I saw the top of it fly off,' said Teddy Cline. Cline said he had just brought his E-Bike battery on board around 9 PM Friday night to charge it. Within minutes, the battery began to fizzle. 'I tried to pat it down and put it down at first. That's when it exploded. It was like a big old fireball.' The Cline family said the fire swallowed the entire boat within 45 minutes. Teddy adds it was not a hot day on Friday, so he believes the battery just happened to fail that day, possibly due to the heat. 'You always hear about them batteries exploding and this one did. It got me pretty good on my neck.' St. Johns County Fire Rescue has, issued several warnings about the dangers of lithium batteries in E-Bikes and the fire hazards they can present if not charged correctly. The department recommends all users to store and charge E-Bikes safely- away from heat and to never leave them charging for too long. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
