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The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) has released a shocking video showing the moment an e-bike lithium-ion battery catches fire and explodes, burning out a store in Queens.
The CCTV video, which was posted to X yesterday, is taken from inside an e-bike store on Saturday night that is jam-packed full of mopeds. It reveals just how quickly a battery can ignite and turn into a massive fire.
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The resulting two-alarm fire at the South Richmond Hill store caused nearly two dozen e-bikes to erupt in flames. The store was closed at the time and no civilians were hurt, although one firefighter suffered minor injuries, the FDNY said.
FDNY BLAMES E-SCOOTER BATTERY FOR FIRE THAT KILLS 3 FAMILY MEMBERS
The FDNY has released a dramatic video showing the moment an e-bike lithium-ion battery catches fire and explodes, burning down a store in Queens.(FDNY)
“A DVR (digital video recorder) shows smoke coming from the battery – and within 20 seconds – you see a shower of sparks, flames, and explosions,” the FDNY wrote in the caption accompanying the video.
“Just two and a half minutes later, a wall of flames consumes the shop… An upstairs tenant heard three loud pops and smelled smoke. He went downstairs to investigate and saw smoke inside the store.”
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The FDNY has long warned New York City residents about the dangers posed by e-bike lithium-ion batteries, and they have been blamed for a dramatic spike in fires.
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Several charred e-bikes and mopeds are seen outside a bike store in Queens after a battery exploded and burned down the store(FDNY)
According to the FDNY, more than 215 fires were caused by lithium-ion batteries in 2022, which resulted in 147 injuries and six deaths across the city.
The FDNY told Fox News Digital that last year’s figures have not yet been finalized, but FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said in November that 17 deaths had already been attributed to lithium-ion batteries in 2023 from nearly 240 fires.
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“These are incredibly dangerous devices if they are unregulated or used improperly,” Kavanagh said during a public safety in February. “They show an enormous amount of fire when they catch fire — they often present an immediate inability to exit one’s room or one’s apartment or one’s home.”
The FDNY has released a dramatic video showing the moment an e-bike lithium-ion battery catches fire and explodes, burning down a store in Queens.(FDNY)
In a safety manual, the FDNY advises people to never use aftermarket or generic batteries or chargers, never plug batteries into a power strip or overload an outlet and never overcharge or leave batteries charging overnight.
These rechargeable batteries are found in electric bikes and scooters as well as cars, laptops, tablets, phones and common household devices, according to the manual.
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New regulations came into effect in the city in September requiring the sale of all battery-powered mobility devices, like electric bicycles and electric scooters, to have certified batteries.
Vegas allowed two power-play goals on Pittsburgh’s four chances after giving up one on 12 opportunities the previous four games.
“I think we just had poor execution all game long,” Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith said. “Obviously, our penalty kill has been pretty good for us and that wasn’t good enough tonight.”
Rickard Rakell pushed it to 4-0 on another power play at 15:06, stopping a shot from Karlsson with his left skate and wrapping a shot around Hill.
Brazeau scored on a wrist shot from above the right circle at 14:59 of the third period for the 5-0 final.
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“Second period, they took it to us,” McNabb said. “We were out of it, basically.”
NOTES: With goals from Kindel, Chinakhov and Brazeau, the Penguins have 73 goals by players in their first season with the team. It’s the most in the NHL this season and 13 more than the next closest (the Anaheim Ducks, 59). … The Golden Knights have been outscored 9-1 in the first and second periods of their first three games out of the break for the Olympics. … Karlsson has 908 points (204 goals, 704 assists), tied with Scott Stevens (908 points; 196 goals, 712 assists) for the 13th-most by a defenseman in League history. … Vegas forward Mitch Marner had a point streak end at six games (seven points; four goals, three assists).
New Haven police say two people were shot at a restaurant on Grand Avenue Saturday evening.
One of the victims was a 22-year-old male from East Haven who was shot in the leg and was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment.
According to police, the second victim was a 17-year-old male and arrived shortly after.
While on scene, police confirmed one of the possible shooters was still inside the restaurant.
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According to police, the victims were both inside the restaurant when the teen was approached by Naguea Bratton and another suspect.
They say a fight occurred which resulted in both victims being shot.
Police detained Bratton who was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, two counts of illegal possession of a high-capacity magazine and larceny of a motor vehicle.
Bratton is being held on a $200,000 bond.
Both victims have non-life-threatening injuries police say.
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They say additional arrests are expected to be completed by warrant.
Keon Johnson had 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Maine Celtics defeated the Windy City Bulls 122-87 in an NBA G League game on Sunday afternoon at the Portland Expo.
Hason Ward scored 16 points and Jalen Bridges 14 for Maine (13-15), which had seven players score in double digits. Bridges drained four 3-pointers for the Celtics, who shot 13 for 28 (46.4%) from beyond the arc.
Max Shulga dished out 11 assists and scored nine points.
Maine led 33-18 after one quarter 72-36 at halftime.
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Keyshawn Bryant scored a game-high 25 points for Windy City (12-12).
