New figures show record number of fires linked to e-bikes and e-scooters

A record 206 e-bike and e-scooter fires were recorded in London in 2025, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal. Two Londoners lost their lives in tragic blazes, taking the total number of fatalities linked to the vehicles to five since 2023. The London Fire Brigade (LFB), which collated the figures, said the number … Continue reading New figures show record number of fires linked to e-bikes and e-scooters