Firefighters say children were riding an e-scooter when it 'combusted without warning'. They say parts of the popular vehicles can pose significant fire risk.
Authorities are warning of the risks of e-scooter fires in hot temperatures.abc.net.au/news/escooter-combustion-heat-lithium-battery-safety-warning-dfes/101979510Authorities have issued a hot weather warning to people using electric scooters after two children were involved in a random combustion in remote Western Australia.
Mr Hayes recommended people refrain from riding an e-scooter in hot weather as firefighters regularly responded to e-scooter fires. "The first thing we recommend is to, when you first purchase your item, is to make sure the battery is fully charged," he said.
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