Cambridgeshire Fire Service is urging for better regulation of online sales of chargers following a fire that resulted in the death of a mother and her two children. The fire was caused by an electric bike battery that was left charging overnight. The fire service has expressed concerns about the lack of regulation for online marketplaces and the potential risks of using incorrect chargers.
The fire claimed the lives of Gemma Germeney, 31, and her children Lilly Peden, eight, and Oliver Peden, four
The coroner has yet to complete the inquest and said the matter was still "subject to investigation". In the letter the fire service said: "There continues to be a lack of regulation for online marketplaces, where people are able to purchase batteries and chargers which may not meet product safety standards."
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