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E-Scooter Battery Sparks Boston Fire | Boston News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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- 67
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Summary
A Boston apartment building erupted in flames on the 20th floor, sparked by a rogue e-scooter battery—sending 40 residents fleeing and two to the hospital with smoke inhalation. Fire crews battled the blaze, which triggered the sprinklers, and had to submerge the scooter in a bathtub to prevent reignition. Hazmat teams secured the battery in special barrels as the investigation continues, highlighting the hidden danger of lithium batteries in everyday gadgets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/37b90486d52d0d64