Lafayette Shed Fire Likely Caused by Overheating Lithium-Ion E-Bike Battery

Lafayette shed fire likely caused by overheating lithium-ion e-bike battery

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — An overheating lithium-ion battery on an electric bike is suspected of sparking a shed fire behind a Lafayette home, causing heavy damage to the structure but no injuries, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Officials…

E-bike battery blamed for late-night shed fire in Lafayette

A charging e-bike battery is suspected of causing a late-night shed fire in Lafayette, according to city fire officials.Firefighters were called to the 100 block of Sigma Drive at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, after an occupant reported smoke coming from a backyard shed, Lafayette Fire Department officials said in a news release. Crews arrived to find the shed on fire and were able to extinguish the flames within about 10 minutes.The shed …