An apartment fire -- which sent one person to Christchurch Hospital last week -- was sparked by an e-scooter
An apartment fire -- which sent one person to Christchurch Hospital last week -- was sparked by an e-scooter
6 March 2024
Emergency crews were called to the blaze on New Brighton Road near The Palms Shopping centre around 10pm last Tuesday.
A child was rescued from a second storey window and one person sustained serious injuries.
Fire and Emergency says it was accidentally caused when a charging e-scooter overheated and exploded.
A spokesperson says it's a reminder of why batteries shouldn't be left charging over prolonged periods.
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