Bilborough Family Urge Others To Be Cautious Following E-bike Fire
Posted on 22 August 2025
A family in Bilborough are urging others to be cautious after a fire broke out in their home on Thursday 14 August.
They had purchased a second-hand electric bike via Facebook Marketplace, which was left charging overnight in their kitchen using the incorrect charger. The battery caught fire while charging, causing serious damage.
Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in everyday items such as e-bikes, e-scooters, laptops, mobile phones, and e-cigarettes. While generally safe, they can pose a serious fire risk if damaged, charged incorrectly, or paired with incompatible equipment.
A spokesperson from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said: “We are seeing an increased number of incidents relating to lithium-ion batteries, especially as they are in items we use daily.
“We would like to remind people to only use the correct chargers, never buy second-hand or unsafe batteries online, and never leave items charging overnight or unattended.
By following safety advice, we can avoid more incidents like this and keep communities across Nottinghamshire safe.”
- Always use the correct charger supplied by the manufacturer.
- Never leave devices charging unattended or overnight.
- Avoid storing multiple batteries together – if one fails, others nearby could ignite.
- Do not overcharge – unplug once fully charged.
For more advice visit e-scooters and e-bikes - NFRS
