GLENDALE, Ariz. (KNXV) — After two fires at the same Valley home in one night, fire officials are sounding the alarm about the dangers of lithium batteries, which are common in many households.Glendale Fire Department says a family experienced the fires late Tuesday night while charging three e-bike batteries in their garage.
One of the batteries reportedly exploded and caught fire, forcing emergency crews to come to the home. Hours later, while investigators were on the scene after removing the two other bikes, a second battery caught fire. Fortunately, the investigator was able to quickly extinguish the flames.Seven people in the home were displaced due to the fire, and no one was injured.Braxton Horejs works at Bicycle Depot of Arizona and says electric-assisted bikes are extremely popular with customers.”They’re a ton of fun, great bikes to really get you outside,”…