Brooklyn e-bike shop ordered to vacate due to "excessive" number of lithium-ion batteries, FDNY says
NEW YORK -- New York City officials continue to crack down on e-bike safety in an effort to prevent more deadly fires.
The FDNY issued a vacate order for an e-bike shop on Fifth Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
The department said Friday there was an excessive number of lithium-ion batteries found inside, some of which were illegally modified.
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Lithium-ion batteries have caused 113 fires this year, killing more than 13 people.
