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Oct 17, 2024

E-scooter battery explodes, starts fire at Portland apartment complex; authorities issue warning - oregonlive.com

Some lithium-ion batteries – found in electric scooters, hoverboards, bikes and other household devices – can overheat, catch fire or explode. Patti Sapone | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com An electric

Some lithium-ion batteries – found in electric scooters, hoverboards, bikes and other household devices – can overheat, catch fire or explode. Patti Sapone | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

An electric scooter battery exploded Monday morning, causing a fire at a Northwest Portland apartment complex, Portland Fire & Rescue said.

Firefighters quickly put out the fire with a handheld water extinguisher. It didn’t spread and caused no injuries.

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