- The UK government has mandated that fire brigades across Britain must now record incidents involving batteries from e-bikes and e-scooters.
- Fire Minister Samantha Dixon announced that the existing Fire and Rescue Data Platform will be updated to include a specific section for lithium-ion batteries, covering other electric vehicles too.
- This decision addresses growing safety concerns over lithium-ion power sources, which can spread rapidly and emit toxic fumes, following a surge in related blazes.
- Electrical Safety First welcomed the move, highlighting that "substandard" e-bikes and e-scooters are "flooding the market" and making accurate fire recording imperative.
- The urgency of the situation was underscored by a record 432 e-bike and 147 e-scooter fires in 2025.
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