E-bike battery fire destroys family home

One occupant escaped through the front door and two others were forced to climb on to the roof.

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FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week

FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
CBS News - 2d
Lithium battery fires on U.S. flights rise, FAA data shows

FAA data shows lithium battery fires are up 388% on U.S. flights since 2015, happening nearly twice per week on average. The lithium batteries inside your tablet, laptop and phones can be flammable ...
CBS News - 2d
DA accused of firing at fugitive, hitting home with family inside

Chris Stanford is facing a reckless endangerment charge after shooting at a fugitive several times and hitting a home that had a family inside.
CBS News - 2d
'It seems to be getting a bit out of control': E-bike and e-scooter crimes soar 730% in five years

We’re out on the street for a matter of seconds before PCs David Parker and Jake Dean shoot off on their bikes through the pre-Christmas traffic. They are in pursuit of an e-scooter being ridden on ...
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11
Fire blows up in Southern California, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate

A wildfire fueled by strong Santa Ana winds blew up in Malibu in Southern California, damaging homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. The fire also threatened Pepperdine University. ...
NBC News - Dec. 11
Nick Fuentes facing battery charge after 'your body, my choice' confrontation at his Illinois home

Far-right streamer and influencer Nick Fuentes has been accused of battery after allegedly spraying a woman with pepper spray when she appeared at his front door in Illinois last month as his ...
NBC News - Dec. 7
Secret Service fired at suspects near Yellen’s home

A Secret Service agent fired at suspects who were attempting to open car doors near Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s home in Washington, D.C., early Tuesday morning, a spokesman said in a ...
The Hill - Dec. 3
Murder arrest after mum rammed off e-bike

Alana Armstrong died when an e-bike was struck by a 4x4 vehicle in Pleasley, Derbyshire.
BBC News - Dec. 3
WATCH: Family dog gives college student special welcome home

Wallace the dachshund couldn't get enough of Lexi, who was returning home for break from Illinois State University.
ABC News - Dec. 2