Flat fire - Dalston

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a flat fire on Stoke Newington Road in Dalston. 

Part of a two-roomed flat above a shop was damaged by fire. Six people left the building before the Brigade arrived and one man was taken to hospital by air ambulance. 

The fire is believed to be accidental caused by the failure of an an e-bike lithium battery. 

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “It’s incredibly concerning we are continuing to see a rise in incidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters.  

“When these batteries and chargers fail, they do so with ferocity and because the fires develop so rapidly the situation can quickly become incredibly serious.  

“We would also suggest people try not to charge them when they are asleep, so that if there is an issue they can react quickly.”  

The Brigade was called at 0907 and the fire was under control by 1006. Fire crews from Stoke Newington, Islington and Shoreditch fire stations attended the scene. 

E-bike and e-scooter safety advice: 

• Always use the correct charger for the product and buy an official one from 
• a reputable seller. 
• Batteries can get warm during their use, and it is advisable to allow them to cool down before attempting to re-charge as they could be more susceptible to failure. 
• Batteries should always be charged on hard flat surfaces where heat can dissipate. 
• Batteries can also pose a risk if they have been damaged, so try to ensure they are not getting knocked around while in use or while being carried as spares as this can increase the chance of damage to cells. 
• You should always make sure you unplug your charger once it’s finished charging. Always follow manufacturers’ instructions when charging and we would advise not to leave it unattended or while people are asleep.