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CBS News
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Electric-powered scooter catches fire inside garbage truck cargo hold
An electric-powered scooter caught fire in the garbage truck after it was left out for the trash, the Troy (Michigan) Police Department reported. Thursday's incident required the response the Troy Fire Department and the help of Oakland County Hazmat Team to safely remove and dispose of the battery pack. Police said the fire began when the garbage truck compacted the load. That step damaged the scooter's lithium-ion battery, causing it to overheat and catch fire. "Never throw lithium-ion batteries (like those in scooters, e-bikes, tools, or phones) in the trash. They can cause fires and are dangerous when crushed or damaged," the police report said. "Please recycle batteries properly at a local hazardous waste facility."
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Scooter battery catches fire in Silver Spring apartment, firefighters say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — A family was able to evacuate safely after a scooter caught fire in their Silver Spring apartment early Saturday morning. The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) was dispatched to an apartment complex at 3814 Bel Pre Rd. at around 3:55 a.m. Crews found a scooter on fire in a third-floor apartment unit. Man shot, killed in Prince George's County parking garage, police say Luckily, the large family living there was able to leave without being hurt, MCFRS noted. A family member told firefighters they heard a 'pop' and went to investigate, finding a scooter's battery had started to catch fire. Shortly after, the smoke alarm activated and they called first responders. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
