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London is on track for a record year of e-bike and e-scooter fires, new analysis reveals. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has recorded 165 incidents involving these vehicles by 28 September 2025.

Fires from e-bikes and e-scooters are on course to reach an all-time high in London this year, new analysis shows. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said it has recorded 165 fires involving the vehicles in ...

The damage can be widespread after a fire started by an e-bike (LFB/PA) Fires from e-bikes and e-scooters are on course to reach an all-time high in London this year, new analysis shows. London Fire ...

E-bikes and e-scooters fires in Lodond are set to reach an all-time high in London in 2025, new analysis shows.So far this year, 165 fires involving the vehicles have been recorded by the London Fire ...

London is burning from e-bike fires caused by faulty batteries and chargers – and more people are at risk of being killed. Some 165 fires involved the vehicles in 2025 up to September 28, averaging ...