Brooklyn Fire Kills Man, Sparks Safety Concerns

A tragic fire in a Brooklyn apartment, caused by a defective lithium-ion battery from an e-scooter, resulted in the death of a 69-year-old man. The blaze broke out around 3:40 a.m. and was so intense that it blocked the man's exit, leading to his fatality. Two others—a 32-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man—were hospitalized after attempting to extinguish the fire, a dangerous action according to fire officials. Thankfully, two children present in the apartment managed to self-evacuate without injury. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) responded with 12 units and over 60 personnel, extinguishing the fire before it spread to other apartments. Authorities are urging e-scooter owners to follow safety precautions, as this incident marks the fourth death linked to lithium-ion batteries this year, amidst ongoing concerns about their safety regulations.