Family’s Home Destroyed by Scooter Battery Fire | Fresno News

A Fresno family of eight narrowly escaped a devastating fire sparked by a damaged lithium-ion battery from a secondhand electric scooter. Though nearly everything they’d built over 35 years was lost—including their home-based food business—they emerged unscathed. Firefighters battled intense flames, and the family’s quick evacuation saved lives. Investigators confirmed the battery entered thermal runaway, a dangerous overheating process. Now staying in a hotel, they’re rallying support through a GoFundMe, clinging to two surviving family portraits as symbols of resilience and hope as they prepare to rebuild. 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/cffa4139d1034471