Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators today have confirmed a fire at Auburn was sparked by a faulty Lithium-ion battery.
Residents of a home on Station Road had an incredibly lucky escape when the e-bike battery caught fire just after 7pm last night.
The occupants were first alerted to the fire by the smell of smoke before calling Triple Zero (000).
FRNSW firefighters attended the scene and quickly extinguished the fire, containing damage to the kitchen, where the battery was placed on charge.
The rest of the home was significantly damaged by smoke.
Firefighters ventilated the house and the battery was placed in a container of water to prevent re-ignition.
They found the home did not have any working smoke alarms fitted, so took the opportunity to install two of the life-saving devices.
As a result of the blaze, NSW Ambulance treated one man for smoke inhalation.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.