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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Neil Shaw & Sophie Collins

'Alarming' rise in house fires caused by 'non-compliant' batteries used in e-scooters

People are being warned over a dramatic surge in house fires which are due to one piece of equipment becoming more and more popular.

Drivers and pedestrians alike will be aware of the huge spike in the number of electric bikes and scooters on the streets of Ireland, as the handy and more environmentally friendly way of commuting continues to thrive.

Despite its benefit for the environment - by leaving the car at home - customers are being warned that unsafe batteries and chargers on e-bikes and e-scooters are causing devastating house fires.

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