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UK Sees 93% Surge in Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

5/29/2025

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UK fire brigades have seen a staggering 93% surge in lithium-ion battery fires from 2022 to 2024, with e-bikes alone causing 362 incidents this year. London leads the charge in these alarming statistics, igniting urgent demands for stricter safety regulations and public awareness campaigns. The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill seeks to bolster safety standards amidst this crisis.

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UK fire brigades have seen a staggering 93% surge in lithium-ion battery fires from 2022 to 2024, with e-bikes alone causing 362 incidents this year. London leads the charge in these alarming statistics, igniting urgent demands for stricter safety regulations and public awareness campaigns. The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill seeks to bolster safety standards amidst this crisis.