Dangerous fires caused by the lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes, scooters, skateboards and other equipment are happening in New York more and more.More than 200 such fires have broken out in the city this year, THE CITY has reported. And they are particularly difficult to fight, according to the FDNY. Standard household fire extinguishers do not work to put out lithium-ion battery fires, the department has said, nor does water — which, as with grease fires, can cause flames to spread. The explosive battery blazes also give off toxic fumes and can reignite hours or days later.
Increasingly, New Yorkers use e-bikes and scooters for a variety of reasons, from kids and hobbyists who use them for joyrides, to cycling commuters and delivery workers who…
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