As battery fires rise, the head of the City Council's Committee on Housing and Buildings talks about how the city can respond

WNYC News | 7 hours ago

A recent deadly fire in Sunset Park has renewed concern over the hazards from lithium ion batteries, especially those used to power e-bikes and scooters.

While officials are still determining whether several charred bikes at the site were to blame for starting it, the number of fires from the batteries has been climbing.

The New York City Fire Department reports there have been 406 battery fires, compared to 241 for the same time last year.

New York City Councilmember Pierina Sanchez chairs the Committee on Housing and Buildings. She joined WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill to talk about how the city should respond.
 

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