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CBC
30-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
E-bike shop in Surrey, B.C. destroyed in a weekend fire
Social Sharing Dozens of firefighters spent hours fighting a large blaze that destroyed an e-bike shop in Surrey, B.C. over the weekend. It took 36 firefighters about six hours to put out the fire at EV Revolution, an electric bike and scooter store in a strip mall, in the Whalley neighbourhood. The Surrey Fire Service was called to the scene at 104 Avenue and 139 Street on Saturday, just after 7 p.m. Mike McNamara, assistant chief of operations with the Surrey Fire Department, said crews initially entered the building, but were forced to retreat due to intense heat and thick smoke. Firefighters then shifted to a defensive attack from outside, as conditions inside quickly became too dangerous to continue. "[Firefighters] exited the building just in case the ceiling came down … and the ceiling did come down," McNamara said. No one was injured, but one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion. Crews said the fire was declared out on Sunday around 1 a.m. In a statement shared after the fire, EV Revolution said it wanted to clear up speculation about the cause. "This fire was not started by e-bikes," according to the statement. "This fire was caused by an old outdated electrical system in the attic." The business said it had shut off all its power at 5 p.m. and the fire started two hours later. The Surrey Fire Department is still investigating the cause of the fire. In the meantime, McNamara confirmed lithium batteries in the building contributed to the fire's intensity once it was underway. "We know that the batteries did play a part in the fire load," he said. "The thermal runaway starts moving in the batteries and then they heat up quicker than they dissipate. And then that fire just grows and grows and it's very difficult to extinguish for us." WATCH | Concerns raised over e-bike batteries after hotel explosion: Concerns raised over e-bike batteries after hotel explosion 3 years ago Duration 1:59 Concerns are being raised about the safety of poor quality e-bike batteries after an overcharged or faulty one became the suspected cause of a deadly hotel fire in Vancouver. He said crews were fortunate the building had a firewall, which protected neighbouring businesses from more extensive damage. The plaza also has a grocery store, fitness centre and beauty supply shop. EV Revolution said it plans to move to a new location by August. The fire service is using the incident as a reminder for residents to be cautious with battery-powered devices heading into the summer. Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries have become more common in recent years, including some that have been fatal in Vancouver. McNamara said the department has created handouts to raise awareness of e-bike and e-scooter safety. Some of the tips include not using aftermarket chargers, as well as keeping them out of direct sunlight and hot vehicles, so they don't get too hot.
CTV News
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Fire at Surrey e-bike store fueled by lithium-ion batteries
Video shows a massive plume of smoke coming from a fire in Surrey on June 28, 2025. (Image credit: Kalvin Angulo) A fire that broke out Saturday at a Surrey business that sells e-bikes and e-scooters was difficult to get under control because of the presence of lithium-ion batteries, which fueled the blaze. Firefighters were called to EV Revolution on 104th Avenue near 199 street around 7 p.m. for reports of smoke coming from the business, according to Surrey Fire Service Asst. Chief Mike McNamara. While there's no indication that the batteries caused the fire, McNamara said their presence made conditions challenging for crews. 'They got into the building and the smoke was extremely thick, so it was difficult to navigate in the building to find the seat of the fire,' he explained. 'It got to the point where the batteries that were part of the e-scooters, the bikes, were starting to catch fire which was creating a significant amount of heat and smoke. So, eventually they had to pull out and just make a defensive attack.' Fires involving lithium-ion batteries are more intense and more difficult to extinguish, which meant Saturday's blaze took more than six hours to get under control. No one was injured although one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, according to McNamara. Fire departments across Metro Vancouver have issued warnings about an increase in lithium-ion batteries as e-bikes and scooters have increased in popularity. McNamara said this incident presents an opportunity for people to reacquaint themselves with the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and what can be done to prevent fires. More information about lithium-ion battery safety can be found online.
Global News
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- Global News
Flames consume e-bike, e-scooter shop in Surrey
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook A store that sells e-bikes and e-scooters in Surrey, B.C., was severely damaged by fire on Saturday night. The structure fire was large enough to send a dark plume of smoke into the sky that was visible from kilometres away. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The Surrey Fire Service said flames broke out at the EV Revolution shop near 104 Avenue and 139 Street in Whalley around 7 p.m. Three dozen firefighters and three trucks were called upon to extinguish the blaze. Several other businesses were also damaged, but thankfully, no one was hurt. Police are investigating the cause of the fire. In a statement, EV Revolution said the fire was started by 'an old, outdated electrical system in the attic.'
