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Recently, an electric scooter exploded and caused a fire in a residential home. The affected family revealed the chaotic scene of the accident, saying, "We barely escaped death at the fire site."

On the 17th, an online community called BobaeDream posted a message titled "Electric Scooter Battery Explosion," complaining that a personal electric scooter caught fire.

On the 17th, an online community Bobaedream posted a message titled "Electric Kickboard Battery Explosion," complaining that a personal electric kickboard caught fire.
[Photo source=Online community 'Bobaedream']

The author of the post, Mr. A, said, "Around 1 a.m. on the 12th, my husband woke up hungry," adding, "After eating ramen together, he went back inside around 2 a.m., and about five minutes later, a 'beep' sound suddenly started near the front door, quickly growing louder, followed by a crackling noise like that of a pressure cooker." He continued, "Just as I was about to get up wondering 'What is that sound?', there was a loud explosion."

Within seconds, thick black smoke engulfed the entire house. The footage shows the front door charred black, with burnt shoes scattered messily. The living room and bathroom walls, floors, and ceilings were all heavily blackened. The electric scooter was almost unrecognizable.

Mr. A explained that startled neighbors heard the explosion, called 119, and rushed over with fire extinguishers, which helped them escape the house safely.

Electric scooter severely damaged by explosion, making its shape hard to recognize [Photo by online community 'BobaeDream']

According to Mr. A, police and fire investigations revealed that the fire was caused by a battery explosion. At the time of the fire, the scooter was not charging but was placed near the front door. The scooter was used only three to four times a week, for about 10 to 20 minutes each time. However, the electric scooter company stated that they only recognize documents issued by the forensic science team, so they are awaiting those results.

Mr. A said, "The house is unlivable due to the strong smell and soot, so we are living day by day in a motel," adding, "My husband suffered burns from toxic chemicals and will require lifelong care."

On the 17th, an online community Bobaedream posted a message titled "Electric Kickboard Battery Explosion," complaining that a personal electric kickboard caught fire. [Photo by online community 'Bobaedream']

The couple who suffered the fire damage literally escaped death and are currently staying at a lodging facility because they have nowhere else to go.

Meanwhile, as the number of electric scooter users has recently surged, fires caused by explosions have also been increasing. Fire authorities explain that batteries in electric devices like electric scooters are lithium-ion batteries, which are generally small in size, have high energy density, and use flammable liquid electrolytes, making them vulnerable to fire and explosion. Overcharging can cause overvoltage and overcurrent inside the battery, increasing the risk of explosion.

Therefore, to use electric scooters safely, it is advised to follow these precautions: △ connect the charger correctly according to the contact direction △ unplug the charger once charging is complete to prevent overcharging △ store in a dry place and avoid riding in rainy weather △ do not charge near the front door or emergency exits △ avoid charging while going out or sleeping △ charge in a place free of flammable materials.

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