E-scooter explosion in Limburgerhof: Fire brigade on a large scale!

E-scooter explosion in Limburgerhof: Fire brigade on a large scale!

Alarm mood in Limburgerhof!On October 31, 2024, a dangerous incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. that called the fire department and police onto the scene. The emergency services had to be called out when a battery burst into flames in a warehouse belonging to a company that rents out e-scooters. A technical defect could have been the trigger. The situation escalated when the fire spread to other batteries and put the entire hall in danger.

Fire brigade in action

The fire department faced a huge challenge and had to force entry into the locked building to extinguish the flames. The operation was no walk in the park! Numerous battery modules were damaged, and several of them then had to be cooled in a pool of water to avoid further fire risk. Hundreds of e-scooters were also parked in the warehouse, which further inflamed the situation.

The total damage is expected to be around 10,000 euros. The investigation into the exact cause of the fire is ongoing. These dramatic events shine a bright light on the safety risks surrounding lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters. An incident that makes people sit up and take notice!