In the Lviv region, two fires were reported that damaged electric transport vehicles.
Over the course of the day, firefighters responded twice to incidents involving the ignition of electric bicycles. Their swift actions helped prevent substantial damage. “On July 5 at 23:38, a report was received about the ignition of an electric bicycle in an open area in the center of Lviv – at Rynok Square,” rescuers report. The fire was localized at 23:42 and extinguished by 23:43.
Another fire occurred on July 6 at 03:26 in the village of Butyny, Sheptytskyi district. A wooden utility building, which housed an electric bicycle, caught fire. The blaze destroyed the roof, household items over an area of 15 sq. meters, and the electric bicycle. Thanks to the professional actions of rescuers, three adjacent buildings were saved.
Fires caused by short circuits or battery malfunctions in electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common. To prevent such incidents, regularly check the condition of charging devices, do not leave batteries unattended while charging, and avoid storing equipment near flammable materials.