(haipo) Firefighters from the Haifa station worked this morning on a fire that broke out in the yard of a residential building on Rabbi Weinreb Street in Tirat Carmel, after a lithium battery from an electric bicycle caught fire. The firefighters extinguished the fire, no damage was caused to the building, and no injuries were reported.
Electric bicycle caught fire in the yard of a residential building
Firefighters from the Haifa station were called to Rabbi Weinrab Street in Tirat Carmel this morning, following a report of a fire in the yard of a residential building. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters identified electric bicycles in the yard that had caught fire as a result of their lithium battery burning. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire. Aside from damage to the bicycles themselves, no additional damage was caused to the nearby residential building, and no injuries were reported in the incident.
Ahead of the Sukkot holiday: Guidelines for safely charging lithium batteries
In preparation for the upcoming Sukkot holiday, the Israel Fire and Rescue Service is refreshing the guidelines for safely charging lithium batteries in electric bicycles and scooters. Among the key guidelines: The charger should be disconnected from the battery when charging is complete, as overcharging may cause a fire. It is recommended to charge lithium batteries in a covered, shaded place outside the home, such as a balcony or yard. In addition, only lithium batteries and chargers with a standard label should be used, as substandard batteries and chargers are dangerous to use. It is important not to make any changes to the battery or remove the speed limiter, which could cause a fire. In addition, a lithium battery should not be charged unattended, especially not at night.
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