While at out of the house today, my neighbor called me regarding a thick smoke coming from the front of my house. As I raced home,
3 fire trucks, a police car and the fire chief were in the front of my house. A good neighbor passing by had noticed the thick black smoke and called the fire department.
The fire came from my lipo powered scooter. I had just ridden it this morning, charged it and put in front of my house. The batteries were old and already puffed.
I have been meaning to replace it but had been lazy.
I was very lucky. The steel battery box contained the fire and protected my house. Exhaust vents and wire holes of the steel box prevented an explosion scenario.
No more lipo near the house for me. Be careful guys.
Here are some pictures of the carnage.
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3 fire trucks, a police car and the fire chief were in the front of my house. A good neighbor passing by had noticed the thick black smoke and called the fire department.
The fire came from my lipo powered scooter. I had just ridden it this morning, charged it and put in front of my house. The batteries were old and already puffed.
I have been meaning to replace it but had been lazy.
I was very lucky. The steel battery box contained the fire and protected my house. Exhaust vents and wire holes of the steel box prevented an explosion scenario.
No more lipo near the house for me. Be careful guys.
Here are some pictures of the carnage.
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