Fatal Brooklyn Fire Caused by Exploding E-Scooter Battery

A 69-year-old man died after a lithium-ion battery ignited, blocking his escape from a Brighton Beach apartment.

The fire erupted early Wednesday morning, trapping the victim in his second-floor apartment.
Two adults were hospitalized with minor injuries after attempting to extinguish the flames.
Two children in the apartment managed to escape without injury.
Officials emphasize the dangers of unregulated lithium-ion batteries, which have caused four fatalities in NYC this year.
FDNY warns against using standard fire extinguishers on lithium-ion battery fires due to their intensity.