E-Bike Fire Burns Soldier On Shed in Pittsfield

Pittsfield firefighters stopped a fire at Soldier On. A charging e-bike has been determined as the cause

While damage to the main building was kept to a minimum, the fire caused some damage to windows and roof soffit trim. No injuries were reported.

Safety tips for lithium-ion batteries after Pittsfield fire

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A large fire was put out at a homeless shelter in Pittsfield Wednesday night. Pittsfield police warn residents of retired officer impersonation scheme The Pittsfield Fire Department states that at 7:59 p.m. on Wednesday, crews were sent to 360 West Housatonic Street, Soldier On, for a reported building fire. When crews arrived, a large, open-air shed was fully on fire. The fire was put out within 30 minutes. The …

E-bike fire burns Soldier On shed in Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- An e-bike fire fully engulfed a shed on the property of a Pittsfield non-profit and damaged part of the organization's main building. The fire took place just before 8 p.m. Wednesday on West Housatonic Street at Soldier On. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Officials said a lithium-ion battery powered e-bike was charging when it caught on fire, and the fire q…

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Recall: Battery failure in e-bikes

Two e-bike models have been recalled for battery issues that can cause fires. Santa Cruz Bicycles has recalled its Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bike with interchangeable 720W lithium-ion batteries. These batteries may short-circuit and cause a fire. There is a risk of burn injuries and damage to property if the battery catches fire. Riders are advised to immediately stop using the e-bike and disconnect the battery from the bike and the charger. They…