E-bikes: ‘40% of fires in London from conversion kits’ – brigade says

Explosive fires caused by cheap, badly built chargers and batteries for e-bikes and e-scooters, are ripping through London’s homes every two days.

Toxic gas is pumped into the air putting lives at risk. Now, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has revealed that almost 40% of e-bike fires are caused by conversion kits. BBC London takes a look at the issue.