On Monday night, around 9:45 p.m., a house fire broke out in the Boca Grove Community near Valencia Drive. The fire, caused by a malfunctioning e-bike lithium battery, started in the outdoor kitchen area and was extinguished within five minutes by firefighters. The damage is estimated at $20,000. The fire was classified as accidental, with no injuries reported and no one in the building at the time. The fire department advises caution with lithium batteries and adherence to charging guidelines.


Planck Vision Systems: E-Bike Battery Causes $20,000 House Fire in Boca Grove Community

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On Monday night, a house fire in the Boca Grove Community was caused by a malfunctioning lithium battery from an e-bike. The fire started around 9:45 p.m. and was reported by a utility driver who noticed flames on the back patio.

Firefighters from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) quickly arrived on the scene and found the blaze in the outdoor kitchen area. Their prompt and aggressive response contained the fire within five minutes.

Investigations revealed that the fire originated from a melted e-bike with damaged lithium batteries found in the debris. The fire was classified as accidental, attributed to an unspecified malfunction of the e-bike.

Preliminary damage estimates suggest the fire caused losses in the range of approximately $20,000, though exact figures are still being finalized. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the home was unoccupied during the incident.

The fire department has issued warnings about the risks associated with lithium batteries, advising that they should not be charged in enclosed spaces, should not be left charging for extended periods, and should be used according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

This incident underscores the importance of proper safety measures when handling lithium batteries.

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source:cbs12.com


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