E-Bike Charger Causes Dunnellon House Fire | Tampa News

A Dunnellon home erupted in flames Thursday afternoon — sparked by a faulty e-bike charger. Firefighters arrived quickly, but a sheriff’s deputy beat them to the scene, using a fire extinguisher to help knock down flames before crews took over. The blaze was confined to a back bedroom, with no injuries reported. Investigators confirmed it was an accident caused by a defective lithium-ion battery. This marks the third such fire in just a week linked to e-bikes or their charging gear. Officials are warning everyone: only use approved chargers, never charge near beds or exits, and if you see smoke or overheating, get out immediately and call 911. 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/6d2d43f7ce0340c5