The electric bicycle battery exploded, residents fled the house – video
A house in Oregon was destroyed by fire after an electric bike battery exploded. Security footage captured the flames engulfing the building. Local firefighters confirmed that a faulty battery caused the incident. A 15-year-old boy, Preston Williams, had used the bike earlier that day and noticed a strange smell indicating a malfunction. He described hearing a popping sound before the battery exploded, prompting him and his mother to evacuate. They managed to alert the emergency services and neighbors in time, ensuring all six residents escaped safely.
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