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HOUSTON - According to the New York Post, a man in China died after being engulfed in flames when his lithium battery exploded as he entered an elevator.
The victim was rushed to a hospital where he survived for 28 days before finally succumbing to his injuries.
In 2023, New York City had the highest number of fatal lithium-ion battery fires in the country, with 18 deaths and over 268 fires caused by e-bike batteries.
Tony Ortiz with Pedego Electric Bikes Galveston talks about the importance of educating yourself and investing in good batteries.
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