Five people were killed while charging electric vehicles indoors in a community in Tongzhou! How to prevent accidents before they happen?

A fire in a residential area in Tongzhou, Beijing, killed five people. It was initially determined to be related to the indoor charging of electric bicycles. Electric bicycle explosions frequently occur. Check out the safety guide >>

According to the Beijing Fire Department's Weibo, at 3:21 a.m. on September 20, Beijing's 119 Command Center received a fire alarm on the third floor of Unit 4, Building 6, Xingfu Yiju Community, Yuqiao Street, Tongzhou District. After receiving the alarm, the 119 Command Center immediately mobilized forces to deal with the fire. During the fire fighting process, more than 10 people were rescued and evacuated from the building.

The fire caused the death of 5 people. According to preliminary investigation, the fire was caused by a tenant on the third floor bringing an electric bicycle lithium battery into the house to charge it. During the charging process, the battery exploded and caught fire. The specific cause is still under investigation.

In recent years, electric vehicle fires have occurred frequently. What is the reason? How can we prevent similar tragedies from happening again?

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