An electric bicycle was the cause of another fire in a home in Queens (New York) and claimed the lives of a 19-year-old girl and her 7-year-old brother, local media reported on Tuesday.
A fire left the loss of two brothers in New York
Find out! Venezuela will play against this rival on its way to the Basketball World Cup
The Fire Department said the bike was near the front door of a two-story residence, hooked up to an extension cord, when it caught fire and the fire quickly spread upstairs preventing them from getting out.
In the apartment on the second floor were a man and his five children. The father and three of his children were able to jump out of the window, but two others were trapped and died.
Sistema Patria began delivery of a bonus this #11Apr: Who collects it? READ HERE
“I heard someone yell ‘help me, help me’. I told him to get out of the house. She said: ‘I can’t, the flames are going up the stairs,’” said a neighbor who called the emergency number on channel 2 of the CBS network.
Firefighters warned in an Instagram post that it is dangerous to leave e-bikes near building exits, as they can start fires with an explosion that gives “very little chance for occupants to escape.”
Manchester City gave a blow of authority in the 4th final of the Champions League READ HERE
They also indicated that only this year there have been 59 fires caused by a lithium battery and five people have died, so they urged the public to buy “compatible chargers” with their bicycles and check their quality.
Last month the mayor of New York signed a package of laws including one that tries to prevent the sale of contraband batteries and chargers, which do not meet safety requirements. EFE
To stay informed follow our channel on Telegram https://t.me/Diario2001Online
Visit our section: International
