Overview

• The London Fire Brigade has logged 165 e-bike and e-scooter fires in 2025 up to 28 September, putting the city on course to exceed 200 incidents this year.
• The brigade wrote to Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo this week requesting they share fire-safety guidance with riders.
• Investigators say four people have died in London e-bike fires, including Eden Abera Siem after a June blaze likely caused by a charging battery, and none of the victims owned the bikes involved.
• Lithium‑ion battery fires can accelerate rapidly and release toxic vapour, with many incidents occurring during charging.
• Officials warn that batteries, chargers and conversion kits bought via online marketplaces carry higher risk, while safety advocates are pushing for mandatory third‑party certification and stricter standards.