A house fire in Wrexham is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault in a scooter battery.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident in Pen-y-cae during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday 8 January).
It is thought that the fire was caused by an electrical fault in a scooter battery.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are now warning residents about the risks posed by lithium-ion batteries in their homes.
The batteries, which can pose a fire risk, are used for the increasingly popular e-scooters and e-bikes.
The following advice has been issued to homeowners to help reduce their risk and to protect themselves and their property:
- Always buy devices and replacement batteries from a reputable seller
- Always use the correct battery and charger for your device, and charge as per manufacturers’ instructions
- Charge items away from escape routes and unplug once fully charged
- Don’t charge devices overnight or when you have left the home
- Ensure that you charge your device in a room that has a working smoke alarm, which doesn’t compromise your escape route, keeping the door closed whilst it’s charging and away from any heat source
- Remove the battery from a device which is to be stored or unused for lengthy periods
- Additionally, always ensure that you have working smoke alarms by testing once a week and keep all internal doors closed overnight as this helps to delay the spread of smoke and fire.
In the event of a fire, don’t try and tackle it yourself – leave and call 999.
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