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News Breaking News Multiple Electric Bikes Ignite in Queens Storage Unit, Haz-Mat Response

Multiple Electric Bikes Ignite in Queens Storage Unit, Haz-Mat Response

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March 19, 2026 | Queens, NY

Firefighters tackled a hazardous materials incident after several electric bikes burst into flames inside a storage unit at 47-30 29th St. on March 19. The fire broke out around 8:46 a.m., leading crews to deploy two hose lines to extinguish the blaze. Given the involvement of lithium-ion batteries in the e-bikes, a specialized haz-mat team was summoned to safely manage and pack the batteries.

Fire Department On Scene w/ Multiple e-bikes on fire in storage unit. using 1 &2. Request Hazardous Materials unit to pack batteries. Doubtful Will Hold.Multiple Electric Bikes Ignite in Queens Storage Unit, Haz-Mat Response

No injuries were reported in the incident, which remains under investigation. Officials are reminding the public to exercise caution when storing and charging e-bikes to avoid such dangerous fires.

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