Fire at Surrey E-Bike Store Fueled by Lithium-Ion Batteries

E-bike shop in Surrey, B.C. destroyed in a weekend fire

Dozens of firefighters in Surrey, B.C. spent hours fighting a large blaze that damaged an e-bike shop and a grocery store.

Large fire consumes Surrey, B.C., e-bike store, requires 36 firefighters

Dozens of firefighters in Surrey, B.C., spent hours fighting a large blaze at a store selling e-bikes, where smoke was so thick that crews had to battle the flames from outside.

Large fire destroys Surrey e-bike store, damages other businesses

Blaze part of a growing number of difficult-to-extinguish fires that erupt when e-bike batteries burn, Surrey Fire Department official says

Fire at Surrey e-bike store fueled by lithium-ion batteries

A fire that broke out Saturday at a Surrey business that sells e-bikes and e-scooters was difficult to get under control because of the presence of lithium-ion batteries, which fueled the blaze.

Stubborn fire destroys Surrey e-bike store

Firefighters had to go into defensive mode as the lithium batteries in the shop caused a "thermal runaway."

Flames consume e-bike, e-scooter shop in Surrey - BC

An e-bike and e-scooter shop in Surrey, B.C., was destroyed in a Saturday night fire. The store says the fire was caused by an old electrical system in the building.