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E-scooter battery ignited house fire that killed mother and her three children
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said 150 battery fires were linked to lithium-ion batteries since April 2023, including five fatalities.
- On Tuesday, September 22, Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children Leo Brabin, 16, Ellis Brabin, eight, and Prudence Brabin, seven, died in a house fire at Stone Square in Bootle, Merseyside, caused by a charging e-scooter battery.
- The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service investigation determined an 'electrical event' caused the battery to enter thermal runaway, a chain reaction that rapidly spiked temperature and ignited the blaze.
- Between April 2023 and August 2026, MFRS recorded 150 fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in Merseyside, with 45% occurring in homes and five fatalities linked to these devices during that span.
- In a statement released last week, the family described Elisha as a 'devoted and loving mother who lived for her children,' saying the loss of Leo, Ellis, and Prudence has left them heartbroken.
- MFRS head of prevention Kev Johnson warned that swelling, unusual sounds, or strong smells signal battery failure and urged residents to use only manufacturer-approved chargers to mitigate fire risk.
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