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Exploding E-bike Battery Sparks Major Fire in Burgenland District

An e-bike battery explosion ignited a major fire in the Burgenland district. Authorities are now assessing the damage and investigating the cause.

In this image we can see a motor vehicle placed on the ground with stones. Beside the motor vehicle...
In this image we can see a motor vehicle placed on the ground with stones. Beside the motor vehicle we can see fire extinguishers attached to the wall.

E-bike battery explodes: Major fire in residential building - Exploding E-bike Battery Sparks Major Fire in Burgenland District

A major fire in the Burgenland district has left a residential building severely damaged. The blaze, sparked by an exploding e-bike battery, engulfed the entire building, causing heavy smoke and property damage. Authorities have launched an investigation to assess the extent of the damage.

The incident occurred when an e-bike battery, manufactured by BMW, caught fire in a residential building. The battery, which was part of a BMW iX3 that can serve as a powerbank for e-bikes, exploded, igniting the blaze. The fire quickly spread, filling the building with heavy smoke. Fortunately, no other tenants were present at the time of the incident.

One person sustained slight injuries in the fire. The police have initiated investigations to determine the cause of the explosion and the extent of the property damage. The manufacturer, BMW, has not yet commented on the incident.

The fire in the Burgenland district has left a residential building heavily damaged. Authorities are investigating the incident, focusing on the exploding e-bike battery as the cause. One person sustained slight injuries, but no other tenants were present in the building. The extent of the property damage is yet to be determined.

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