According to the Lacey Fire Department , the homeowner’s smoke alarms went off at around 4 a.m.The family was able to safely evacuate the home with their pets.The LFD says the fire originated in the garage and was likely caused by a charging e-bike. No injuries were reported. According to Consumer Reports, electronic bike sales are on the rise. Most of these bikes use lithium-ion batteries, which have been known to catch on fire.
Do not leave the e-bike unattended while it’s charging, and don’t leave it charging overnight. Additionally, if the batter starts to overheat or produce an odor, stop using it immediately.