WATCH: Electric scooter battery explosion causes house fire

Firefighters have released dramatic video footage

Video shows moment electric scooter battery exploded
Author: Jason BeckPublished 15th Nov 2022

An exploding electric scooter battery pack started a house fire in Hampshire.

Crews were called to the blaze at the property in Warren Close in Bordon shortly after 7.00pm on Sunday.

Firefighters in breathing apparatus extinguished the fire.

The occupants of the house were led to safety from house, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said.

The service has urged households to make sure electrics in the home are safe to use.

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