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E-Bike Battery Explosions on the Rise | Toronto News
Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop stunned viewers with a video of an e-bike exploding violently outside a home, sending battery shards flying like shrapnel. The incident highlights a growing danger from lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and scooters, which can enter thermal runaway — a rapid, uncontrollable chain reaction leading to explosions, toxic smoke, and extreme heat. Fire officials are urging riders to avoid overnight charging, use only original chargers, keep devices away from sleeping areas, and dispose of any swollen or damaged batteries immediately. These fires aren’t just annoying —…
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