E-scooter fire in Chester

Date/Time:
01 September 2026 - 18:03
Address
Malayan Place
Chester
Attendance
One fire engine from Chester
Details
Firefighters attended a property after the battery of an electric scooter went into thermal runaway and caught fire. Crews used a hose reel jet to cool the battery for an extended period and monitored temperatures using a thermal imaging camera to ensure there was no risk of re-ignition. We have linked fire safety advice for e-bikes and e-scooters below.

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