FDNY Confirms Lithium-Ion Batteries Sparked Bronx Fire, Injuring 14

Bronx Fire Investigation

• 🏠 FDNY has confirmed that a fire impacting three homes in the Bronx on Sunday was sparked by lithium-ion batteries.
• ⚠️ Officials stated that at least five lithium-ion powered devices were on the porch of the home where the fire originated, with at least two of them charging.
• ⚡ The devices involved included a mix of e-bikes and scooters.

Injuries and Impact

• 🤕 A total of 14 individuals suffered minor injuries, including 12 first responders and two residents.
• 🏥 One firefighter was initially in critical condition due to smoke inhalation but is now stable.
• 🏘️ The fire caused significant damage, traumatizing residents of the affected homes and their neighbors.
• 🆘 The Red Cross is assisting the displaced individuals.

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

• 📈 Mayor Eric Adams noted a 67% drop in deaths from lithium-ion battery fires in the city between 2023 and 2024, with zero deaths this year so far.
• 🔌 At least one of the lithium-ion batteries involved in this specific fire was uncertified.
• 💬 Neighbors reported that the fire spread rapidly, with one describing an explosion and others noting the constant presence of e-bikes on the porch.