Energy Safe Victoria is investigating after two people were injured in a South Melbourne apartment fire sparked by ‘unsafe e-scooter charging.’
Hire e-scooters are lined up in Melbourne's central business district (CBD) on August 13, 2024. Melbourne has become the latest city to announce a ban on rental e-scooters, abruptly moving to end a trial contract with two firms after a community revolt. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images
6/2/2025Updated: 6/2/2025
Victorian firefighters are warning about the dangers of lithium batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters following a recent Melbourne fire.
Fire Rescue Victoria revealed they are regularly being called out to fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
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