E-Bike Battery Explodes After Crash | Portland News

An e-bike exploded into flames after a collision in Milwaukie, sparked by a damaged lithium-ion battery — a terrifying “thermal runaway” that forced firefighters to evacuate before dousing the blaze. The rider, thankfully wearing a helmet, was hospitalized as a precaution while the car driver admitted the bike moved faster than expected. Fire crews issued urgent warnings: if your battery heats up, swells, smokes, or makes strange noises — don’t touch it. Call 911 immediately. No tickets were issued, but this incident underscores the hidden dangers of increasingly popular electric bikes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/765db5f65b719f46