Lithium-ion battery caused house fire that killed mother and three children
A house fire in Merseyside which killed a mother and three children was caused by a lithium-ion battery, the fire service has said.
A tragic house fire on Stone Square in Bootle, Merseyside, claimed the lives of Elisha Brabin, 36, and her three young children - Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7. The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) has determined that the devastating blaze was caused by a lithium-ion battery, commonly found in e-bikes and e-scooters.
Kev Johnson, head of prevention at MFRS, emphasized the dangers posed by these batteries. Upon arrival at the semi-detached property at 3:45 BST on Tuesday, September 22, six fire engines battled the blaze. Four victims were found lifeless in an upstairs bedroom, while a fifth sustained burns and was taken to the hospital. Johnson expressed deep condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, and praised the efforts of the firefighters and medical personnel involved. The rapid and intense nature of the fire proved to be the ultimate outcome.
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