A cycle shop in South Tottenham has been completely destroyed by a fire sparked by an e-bike battery. The blaze erupted at Cycle Stop on West Green Road at around 7pm on Sunday evening, requiring six fire engines and approximately 40 firefighters to bring it under control by 8.12pm.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) confirmed that the fire was caused by the failure of a lithium battery pack for an e-bike. The flames then spread to other battery packs stored in the shop, leading to the total destruction of the ground floor, with contents reduced to ash. No injuries were reported.
An LFB spokesperson warned: “Lithium batteries are susceptible to failure and can present a serious fire risk if they’re over-charged, short circuited, submerged in water or damaged. Try to ensure they are not getting knocked around while in use or while being carried as this can increase the chance of damage to cells.”
The incident follows a spike in e-bike battery fires in London. Many of these fires involve second-hand vehicles or bikes modified with parts bought online, where a lack of regulation means products may not meet safety standards. In 2024, the LFB recorded over 31 e-bike fires and nine e-scooter fires, compared to 143 e-bike and 36 e-scooter fires in 2023.
