Bradley, IL – A charging e-bike is being blamed for a destructive house fire early Wednesday morning in Kankakee County, resulting in roughly $100,000 in damages, according to local fire officials.
According to Bradley Fire, firefighters responded around 12:30 a.m. to reports of a fire in the 1000 block of Mallard Drive. The blaze originated in the home’s garage, where both an electric bike and a Segway scooter were reportedly plugged in and charging.
The fire spread quickly from the garage into the home. Crews worked for approximately two and a half hours to extinguish the flames. No injuries were reported, and all occupants were able to exit the home safely.
Officials determined the e-bike’s battery likely overheated during charging, sparking the fire. Officials say damage estimates are around $100,000, mostly concentrated in the garage and portions of the home’s interior.
Fire officials urge residents to follow safety protocols when charging electric vehicles or devices, including avoiding overnight or unattended charging.
The incident remains under investigation by the Bradley Fire Department and county fire investigators.
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