Dublin Fire Brigade urgent alert as e-scooter fire hampered residents escape route
Dublin Fire Brigade have issued a warning after an e-scooter caused a fire that blocked residents escape route.The fire service has issued a number of warnings about charging e-bikes and e-scooters. In a new post they shared an incident where a an e-scooter was left charging in the common area of a residential building.The battery caught fire, and the location of the e-scooter then hampered the escape route of residents. The fire led to a number of floors of the building being filled with smoke.DFB emphasized that e-bikes and e-scooters should be kept outside. The batteries of these devices can pose a fire risk even when they are not left on charge."We really can't stress this enough. The safest place for these devices is outside" they said, sharing snapshots from the aftermath of the fire."Never charge in common areas. This one was left on charge in a common area and resulted in several floors being smoke logged, hampering residents escape route."The risk of fire can also be lowered by ensuring you are purchasing a quality product. When buying an e-scooter, e-bicycle or hoverboard:Ensure it has a genuine CE mark - you can find information on identifying genuine CE marks on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's website.Examine the packaging for traceable information, such as the manufacturer's name and contact details.Return the product if the instruction manual is missing, not in English or contains spelling/grammar errors.Get second-hand devices inspected by a reputable technician as you won't know its history.If your e-scooter, e-bike or hoverboard catches fire, you should:Safely unplug the charger if possible.Shut the door to the room or flat where the fire is. This will help contain the smoke and fire, giving you and others time to escape.Immediately evacuate the home by shouting or, in a block of flats, by pressing the fire alarm break-glass unit.When safe, dial 999 or 112 and inform the call-taker that an e-scooter or e-bicycle is involved.Under no circumstances re-enter the building!Meet the firefighters upon their arrival, explain the location of the fire and that an e-scooter or e-bike is involved.Want to see more of the stories you love from Dublin Live? Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. To add Dublin Live as a preferred source, simply click here.Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
