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An e-bike battery fire in Edmonton hospitalized two and forced evacuations on Jan. 14, 2026.
A fire at a high-rise apartment in Edmonton on January 14, 2026, caused by an e-bike’s lithium-ion battery, hospitalized two people and forced the evacuation of 80 residents.
The blaze, which started on the sixth floor, was extinguished by 7:44 p.m., with preliminary damage estimated at $500,000.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services warned of the extreme danger posed by lithium-ion batteries, noting rapid ignition and limited escape time, and urged safe charging, proper disposal, and use of manufacturer-approved parts.
This incident follows another e-bike battery fire in San Carlos Park, Florida, on January 16, highlighting growing concerns over battery safety nationwide.
Un incendio de la batería de una bicicleta eléctrica en Edmonton hospitalizó a dos y obligó a evacuaciones el 14 de enero de 2026.